Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar (Commander) - Upgraded

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
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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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Kíli the Resourceful
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Fíli and Kíli, Joyous
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Thorin Oakenshield
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Well-Worn Spatula
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion77 decks84 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion72 decks84 decks
68%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
77%inclusion65 decks84 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion63 decks84 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion68 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Champion of the Flame
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Brass Squire
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
VANDALBLAST
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Prowler's Helm
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
LAND TAX
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
On Serra's Wings
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Super State
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
44%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
9%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion75 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion65 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Arc Reactor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion84 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion84 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion75 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
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