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

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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The Lonely Mountain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Sting, Bilbo's Sword
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Dáin Ironfoot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Dáin's Company
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
38%synergy
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Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fíli and Kíli, Joyous
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Blade Historian
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Abrade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Comeuppance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Condemn
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Make a Stand
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Shelter
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
VANDALBLAST
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
By Force
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Cloak
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Fireshrieker
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
ROGUE'S GLOVES
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Greataxe
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Batterbone
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Fighter Class
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Burning Anger
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Indomitable Will
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
LAND TAX
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
RELIQUARY TOWER
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Arc Reactor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Plateau
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
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