Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist (Commander) - Expensive

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Rank #3,306
6decks
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
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Nettlecyst
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Leonin Abunas
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Brass Squire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Armored Transport
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Monastery Mentor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Sleuth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Soltari Trooper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Soltari Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Valiant Changeling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kemba's Legion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Soltari Foot Soldier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Myr Adapter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Kor Duelist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Soltari Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Soltari Visionary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Warclamp Mastiff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Vitality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-42%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-34%synergy
Protection Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Argivian Find
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Haze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Condemn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sram's Expertise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Light and Shadow
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Plate Armor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Fireshrieker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Celestial Armor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kemba's Banner
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mirrorworks
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Echo Circlet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirran Bardiche
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Valkyrie's Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stone Calendar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-44%synergy
Gorgon's Head
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nemesis Mask
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Immortal Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Ethereal Armor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Hyena Umbra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Brave the Sands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Armored Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Battle Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
High Ground
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sage's Reverie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Isolation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dub
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Grange
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Kjeldoran Outpost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Volatile Fault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Blighted Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy