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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire
Rank #1,797
66decks
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
Forum Filibuster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
51%synergy
All That Glitters
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Haunted Cloak
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Champion of the Flame
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Explorer's Scope
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Fireshrieker
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Starnheim Courser
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Relic Seeker
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Lizard Blades
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Militant Inquisitor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Zack Fair
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-28%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Gods Willing
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Shelter
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Soul's Fire
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Ajani's Presence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Adamant Will
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Rip Apart
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Crash Through
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Avacyn
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Hero's Blade
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Greataxe
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Goldvein Pick
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Plate Armor
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Bonesplitter
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Cathar's Shield
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Batterbone
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Armory of Iroas
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Amorphous Axe
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bone Saw
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Prying Blade
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Accorder's Shield
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Armaments
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Boots of Speed
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Gimli's Axe
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mandibular Kite
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Hyena Umbra
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Ethereal Armor
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Gift
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Sticky Fingers
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Flaming Fist
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
On Serra's Wings
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dog Umbra
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Pacifism
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Burning Anger
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Eland Umbra
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fighter Class
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Akki War Paint
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Custody
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Planar Disruption
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Asha's Favor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sage's Reverie
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Link
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Etali's Favor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
-30%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Locket
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geode
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Boros Guildgate
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-28%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Alpine Meadow
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-4%synergy