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

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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Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Fighter Class
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Forge Anew
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Lion Sash
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Robots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Heartfire Hero
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Combustion Man
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fateful Absence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Turtles Forever
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Argentum Armor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Prowler's Helm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Embercleave
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Legion Leadership
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
Starting Town
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
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