Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh (Commander) - Expensive Artifacts

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua RosfieldArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
89%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
88%synergy
Commander's Plate
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
88%synergy
Open the Armory
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
82%synergy
Deflecting Swat
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
78%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
76%synergy
Esper Sentinel
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
65%synergy
Fighter Class
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
67%synergy
Sunforger
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
62%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
53%synergy
Wear // Tear
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
87%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
79%synergy
Jeska's Will
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
79%synergy
Mana Vault
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
53%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
54%synergy
Gamble
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
50%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Lizard Blades
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Welder
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Emeria
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Moon
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
54%synergy
Pyroblast
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Silence
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
48%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Loran's Escape
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Orim's Chant
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Angel's Grace
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Final Showdown
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Chance for Glory
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Calamity's Wake
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Bulk Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-24%synergy
Fling
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Soul Partition
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Fateful Absence
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Handling
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-9%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-27%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Search for Glory
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
53%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Helm of the Host
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Thran Power Suit
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Cursed Totem
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Null Rod
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
High Noon
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Renewal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Smoke
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Inventors' Fair
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
90%synergy
Mox Opal
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
90%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
The Aetherspark
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
-21%synergy
Springleaf Drum
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
65%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
82%synergy
Spectator Seating
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
49%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
-16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Mountain
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
-21%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
70%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
67%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
48%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
52%synergy
City of Brass
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Wooded Foothills
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-48%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Glimmervoid
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy