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

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
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Origin of Thor
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion140 decks154 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion137 decks154 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion135 decks154 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion122 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion105 decks154 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion112 decks154 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion106 decks154 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion106 decks154 decks
57%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion103 decks154 decks
55%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
62%inclusion95 decks154 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion129 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion116 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
72%inclusion111 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion107 decks154 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion104 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion100 decks154 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion98 decks154 decks
53%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
64%inclusion98 decks154 decks
54%synergy
Basilisk Collar
61%inclusion94 decks154 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
60%inclusion93 decks154 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion90 decks154 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion87 decks154 decks
50%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
41%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion64 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Champion of the Flame
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Sun Titan
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Brass Squire
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion63 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
-0%synergy
Disenchant
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion85 decks154 decks
46%synergy
Nettlecyst
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion74 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion70 decks154 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
41%inclusion63 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion44 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
55%inclusion85 decks154 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion105 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
65%inclusion100 decks154 decks
44%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
55%inclusion84 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion145 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion128 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion93 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion81 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion149 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion149 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion148 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
78%inclusion120 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion119 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion95 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion93 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion89 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion68 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion68 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-0%synergy
City of Brass
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
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