Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus (Commander) - Upgraded

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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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
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Ragged Short Spear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
56%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
27%synergy
The Reality Chip
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
14%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Captain America, First Avenger
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Counterflux
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Take the Bait
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Unexplained Absence
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Ionize
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Comeuppance
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
42%synergy
The Key to the Vault
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Assault Suit
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Iron Man Armor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lost Jitte
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
The Sound of Drums
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Redemption Arc
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-20%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion66 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Island
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Raugrin Triome
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
-22%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
-21%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
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