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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rank #297
333decks
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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
4.3%inclusion3 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.1%inclusion3 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.5%inclusion3 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion318 decks333 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion304 decks333 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion285 decks333 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion272 decks333 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion264 decks333 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion260 decks333 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion273 decks333 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion234 decks333 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
70%inclusion234 decks333 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion218 decks333 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion281 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion239 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion229 decks333 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion220 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion209 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion201 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion199 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion191 decks333 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion190 decks333 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion190 decks333 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion244 decks333 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion172 decks333 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion166 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion100 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion91 decks333 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion189 decks333 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion187 decks333 decks
49%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion183 decks333 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion163 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion130 decks286 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion136 decks333 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion128 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion118 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion109 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion103 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion98 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion93 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion50 decks332 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion31 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.4%inclusion27 decks286 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.6%inclusion19 decks286 decks
0%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Sun Titan
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion186 decks333 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion130 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion126 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion101 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion99 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion65 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion35 decks332 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion93 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion76 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion186 decks333 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion183 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion135 decks282 decks
40%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion154 decks333 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion147 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion144 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion136 decks332 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion132 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion122 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion118 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion116 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion115 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion106 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion94 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion88 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion87 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion76 decks332 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion75 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion60 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion61 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion70 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion69 decks329 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion64 decks332 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion189 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion153 decks333 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion129 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Super State
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion20 decks332 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion74 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion178 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion164 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion158 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion131 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion116 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion115 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
34%inclusion113 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion105 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion104 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion87 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion317 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion249 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion163 decks333 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion150 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion114 decks333 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion323 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion319 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion306 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion249 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion229 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion206 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion198 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion185 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion156 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion136 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion134 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion118 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion97 decks333 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion90 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion81 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
-19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion60 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion58 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
4%synergy