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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
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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
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Sting, Bilbo's Sword
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-0%synergy
Fíli and Kíli, Joyous
4.3%inclusion4 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Dáin's Company
4.1%inclusion3 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion628 decks753 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion609 decks753 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion587 decks753 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
68%inclusion512 decks753 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion462 decks753 decks
50%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion461 decks753 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion418 decks753 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion439 decks753 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion372 decks753 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion361 decks753 decks
41%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion589 decks753 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion528 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion422 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion401 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion395 decks753 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion388 decks753 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion386 decks753 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion384 decks753 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion380 decks753 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
47%inclusion354 decks753 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion224 decks753 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion162 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion150 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion132 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion85 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.0%inclusion68 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion56 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion44 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
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Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion339 decks753 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion301 decks753 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion275 decks753 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
36%inclusion268 decks753 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion244 decks753 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion228 decks753 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion218 decks753 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion212 decks753 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion210 decks753 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
26%inclusion145 decks565 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion178 decks753 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
23%inclusion173 decks753 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion172 decks753 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion148 decks753 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion138 decks753 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion136 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion136 decks753 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion128 decks753 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion126 decks753 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion125 decks753 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion111 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion78 decks564 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
12%inclusion91 decks753 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion87 decks753 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion64 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion82 decks753 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion81 decks753 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion77 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion76 decks753 decks
7%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.4%inclusion71 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.2%inclusion69 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
9.0%inclusion68 decks753 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.9%inclusion67 decks753 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
8.9%inclusion67 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.5%inclusion64 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.0%inclusion60 decks753 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.8%inclusion59 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion55 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.6%inclusion50 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
-7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.2%inclusion47 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.2%inclusion47 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
6.1%inclusion46 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.0%inclusion34 decks565 decks
-0%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
5.7%inclusion43 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.6%inclusion42 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.4%inclusion41 decks753 decks
-15%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.0%inclusion38 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
34%inclusion253 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion243 decks753 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion222 decks753 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion206 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion181 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion158 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion158 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion158 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion107 decks753 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion105 decks753 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion97 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion94 decks753 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion86 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion86 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion82 decks753 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion82 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion76 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion75 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion74 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion68 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
9.0%inclusion68 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion60 decks743 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion58 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion55 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.6%inclusion50 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion34 decks551 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion46 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Erode
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.0%inclusion45 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.0%inclusion45 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.4%inclusion41 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion40 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.3%inclusion40 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.3%inclusion40 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.2%inclusion39 decks753 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion38 decks753 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.0%inclusion38 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion213 decks753 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
19%inclusion145 decks753 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion102 decks753 decks
-4%synergy
VANDALBLAST
12%inclusion87 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion82 decks753 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion69 decks753 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion62 decks753 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
8.0%inclusion60 decks753 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion57 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion54 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
6.6%inclusion50 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion47 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.0%inclusion45 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion45 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.4%inclusion41 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion41 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
45%inclusion338 decks753 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion324 decks753 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion317 decks753 decks
36%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion312 decks753 decks
27%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion311 decks753 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion306 decks753 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion292 decks753 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion289 decks753 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion277 decks753 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion268 decks753 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion267 decks753 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion261 decks753 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion182 decks558 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion241 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion232 decks753 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion226 decks753 decks
19%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
29%inclusion50 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion217 decks753 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion200 decks712 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion145 decks548 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion193 decks753 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion139 decks553 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion187 decks753 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion183 decks753 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion181 decks753 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
24%inclusion177 decks753 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion169 decks753 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion158 decks753 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion157 decks753 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion153 decks753 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion147 decks753 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion147 decks753 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion129 decks661 decks
17%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion146 decks753 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion144 decks753 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion106 decks563 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion136 decks753 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion135 decks753 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion130 decks753 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion124 decks753 decks
13%synergy
ROGUE'S GLOVES
16%inclusion121 decks753 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion121 decks753 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion119 decks753 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion117 decks753 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion109 decks753 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion102 decks753 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion99 decks753 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion96 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
12%inclusion94 decks753 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion353 decks753 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion298 decks753 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion252 decks753 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion250 decks753 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion151 decks753 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion105 decks753 decks
12%synergy
LAND TAX
13%inclusion101 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion82 decks753 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion79 decks753 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.0%inclusion68 decks753 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.6%inclusion65 decks753 decks
-0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.2%inclusion62 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.3%inclusion55 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion53 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
7.0%inclusion53 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.9%inclusion52 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.8%inclusion51 decks753 decks
5%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.6%inclusion50 decks753 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.6%inclusion50 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Super State
6.2%inclusion32 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.0%inclusion45 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
5.8%inclusion44 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.8%inclusion43 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion41 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion120 decks753 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion58 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion469 decks753 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
35%inclusion263 decks753 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion247 decks753 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion241 decks753 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion241 decks753 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion148 decks753 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion137 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion132 decks753 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion118 decks753 decks
3%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
14%inclusion109 decks753 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion70 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion60 decks753 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.6%inclusion57 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.3%inclusion55 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.6%inclusion50 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion50 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.8%inclusion44 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion30 decks564 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion655 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion550 decks753 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion324 decks753 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion306 decks753 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion157 decks753 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion139 decks753 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion104 decks753 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion71 decks663 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion67 decks753 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion63 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion59 decks753 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.8%inclusion51 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.0%inclusion45 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion744 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion743 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion634 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion473 decks753 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion405 decks753 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion350 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion311 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion308 decks753 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion256 decks753 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion252 decks753 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion236 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion235 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion222 decks753 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
29%inclusion218 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion196 decks753 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion171 decks753 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion144 decks663 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion135 decks753 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion124 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion117 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion117 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion113 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion113 decks753 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion113 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion95 decks753 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion94 decks753 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion84 decks753 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion82 decks753 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion81 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion53 decks507 decks
-15%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion72 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion67 decks753 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion60 decks753 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.0%inclusion60 decks753 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.0%inclusion60 decks753 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion50 decks753 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
-0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion49 decks753 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
6.4%inclusion48 decks753 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion47 decks753 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion46 decks753 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion44 decks753 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.8%inclusion44 decks753 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.6%inclusion42 decks753 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion42 decks753 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.0%inclusion38 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
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