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

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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Erode
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
96%inclusion71 decks74 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
82%synergy
Commander's Plate
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
82%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion70 decks74 decks
77%synergy
Urza's Saga
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion66 decks74 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
68%synergy
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
66%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
61%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Metalworker
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Final Fortune
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Seize the Day
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
61%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
54%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Great Furnace
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-22%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
89%inclusion66 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
67%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-30%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
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