Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire (Commander)

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Rank #1,797
662decks
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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Turbulent Steppe
3.5%inclusion3 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Ark of Hunger
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Erode
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion552 decks662 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion526 decks662 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion513 decks662 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion454 decks662 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion419 decks662 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion370 decks662 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion394 decks662 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion390 decks662 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion341 decks662 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
52%inclusion341 decks662 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion523 decks662 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion458 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion373 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion348 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion345 decks662 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion342 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion340 decks662 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion337 decks662 decks
39%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion327 decks662 decks
39%synergy
Sunforger
48%inclusion319 decks662 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion195 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion144 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion139 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion120 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion76 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion58 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion308 decks662 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion286 decks662 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion264 decks662 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion230 decks662 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion209 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion198 decks662 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion197 decks662 decks
23%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion192 decks662 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion177 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion159 decks662 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion101 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion153 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion146 decks644 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion133 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion131 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion129 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion122 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion118 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion113 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion112 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion99 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion90 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion85 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion80 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion50 decks424 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion77 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion73 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion68 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion66 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.4%inclusion62 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
9.4%inclusion62 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.2%inclusion39 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.8%inclusion58 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.5%inclusion56 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion55 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.9%inclusion52 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
7.3%inclusion48 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.3%inclusion48 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.9%inclusion29 decks422 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
-16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion39 decks660 decks
-7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.9%inclusion39 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.4%inclusion36 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35%inclusion229 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion219 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion187 decks660 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion184 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion172 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
23%inclusion149 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion135 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion134 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion95 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion92 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion79 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion74 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion73 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion69 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion69 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion68 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion60 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion60 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion54 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
7.9%inclusion52 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion48 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion47 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.9%inclusion39 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
5.3%inclusion35 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion175 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
20%inclusion134 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion97 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion78 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion73 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion72 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion56 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.5%inclusion56 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.2%inclusion40 decks644 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
6.0%inclusion40 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion35 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
47%inclusion312 decks662 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion280 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion278 decks662 decks
36%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion277 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion277 decks662 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion259 decks662 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion252 decks662 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion247 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion245 decks662 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion240 decks662 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion240 decks662 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion227 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion225 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion206 decks646 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion207 decks662 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion130 decks417 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion187 decks662 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion157 decks573 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion177 decks662 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion171 decks662 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion170 decks662 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion157 decks645 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion98 decks412 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion95 decks407 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion154 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion153 decks662 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion139 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion138 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion135 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion130 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion125 decks646 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion126 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion125 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion121 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion94 decks522 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion119 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion75 decks423 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion117 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion115 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion113 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion111 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion111 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion101 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion96 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion95 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion88 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion87 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion84 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion84 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion83 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion312 decks662 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion262 decks662 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion226 decks662 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion221 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion132 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion106 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion87 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion79 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion71 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.8%inclusion58 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.9%inclusion52 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
7.3%inclusion48 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion47 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.1%inclusion45 decks635 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.8%inclusion45 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion107 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion55 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion419 decks662 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
36%inclusion238 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion228 decks662 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion219 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion219 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion136 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion117 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion113 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion104 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion88 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion60 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Spires
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion49 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion48 decks652 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.8%inclusion45 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion45 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion579 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion479 decks662 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion288 decks662 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion273 decks662 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion135 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion128 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion106 decks662 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion58 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.2%inclusion61 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion53 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion652 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion651 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion554 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion408 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion361 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion307 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion268 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion261 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion227 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion227 decks662 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion218 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion209 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion187 decks660 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
28%inclusion183 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion175 decks662 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion144 decks662 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion109 decks524 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion113 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion111 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion107 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion107 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion101 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion100 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion98 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion91 decks662 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion85 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion73 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion69 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion65 decks662 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.2%inclusion61 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion60 decks662 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion47 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.0%inclusion40 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion39 decks660 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.9%inclusion39 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
1%synergy