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

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thorin, Mountain-king
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Hushbringer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Wear // Tear
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Seize the Day
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Argentum Armor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
30%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Blood Moon
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Super State
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power . . .
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
High Noon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-16%synergy