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

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Erode
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion132 decks142 decks
82%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
92%inclusion131 decks142 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion124 decks142 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
83%inclusion118 decks142 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion99 decks142 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion104 decks142 decks
62%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion103 decks142 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion101 decks142 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
70%inclusion99 decks142 decks
58%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
63%inclusion90 decks142 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
85%inclusion121 decks142 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion108 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
74%inclusion105 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion99 decks142 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
66%inclusion94 decks142 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion94 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
65%inclusion93 decks142 decks
56%synergy
Fighter Class
63%inclusion90 decks142 decks
53%synergy
Basilisk Collar
63%inclusion89 decks142 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion86 decks142 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion44 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion82 decks142 decks
51%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
51%inclusion73 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion71 decks142 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion69 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
46%inclusion66 decks142 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion63 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion50 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion46 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion37 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-17%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-9%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion64 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion61 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion54 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion51 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion51 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
60%inclusion85 decks142 decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion78 decks142 decks
46%synergy
Nettlecyst
54%inclusion77 decks142 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion70 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion68 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion65 decks142 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion64 decks142 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion63 decks142 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion49 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion49 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion48 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion40 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion37 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion34 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion34 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
57%inclusion81 decks142 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion64 decks142 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion101 decks142 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
65%inclusion93 decks142 decks
44%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
55%inclusion78 decks142 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion64 decks142 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion56 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion37 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion34 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
1%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Needle Spires
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion135 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion120 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion89 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
54%inclusion77 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion32 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion137 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion137 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion136 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion110 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion108 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion83 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion83 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
58%inclusion82 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion63 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion61 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion61 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion58 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion37 decks142 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion32 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
-14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
4%synergy