Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Swordsman's Steel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Captain America's Shield
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion174 decks192 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion169 decks192 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion168 decks192 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion139 decks192 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion146 decks192 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion143 decks192 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion137 decks192 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion136 decks192 decks
59%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
66%inclusion126 decks192 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion129 decks192 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion159 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion151 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion140 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion132 decks192 decks
52%synergy
Sunforger
66%inclusion127 decks192 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
65%inclusion125 decks192 decks
55%synergy
Basilisk Collar
64%inclusion123 decks192 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion122 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion120 decks192 decks
53%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion109 decks192 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion68 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion108 decks192 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion102 decks192 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion100 decks192 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion92 decks192 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
38%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion85 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion61 decks161 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion68 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-16%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion84 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion84 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion69 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-0%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion61 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion108 decks192 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion101 decks192 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion98 decks192 decks
44%synergy
Nettlecyst
49%inclusion94 decks192 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion93 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion92 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion92 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion64 decks161 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion51 decks161 decks
29%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion98 decks192 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion88 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion128 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
61%inclusion117 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
53%inclusion102 decks192 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
1%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Needle Spires
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion183 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion154 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion105 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion93 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion187 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion185 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion181 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion143 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion142 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion113 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
58%inclusion111 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion98 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion83 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion82 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion81 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion77 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
-0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
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