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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Kíli the Resourceful
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
The Lonely Mountain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Thorin Oakenshield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Heartfire Hero
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Palm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Surge of Salvation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fateful Absence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Keep Out
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Prowler's Helm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Great Furnace
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Needle Spires
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Arc Reactor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Sundown Pass
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Opal Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
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