Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander) - Expensive

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr
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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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Silence
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
91%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
84%synergy
Deflecting Swat
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Mystic Remora
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Intuition
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Helm of the Host
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Force of Negation
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
74%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Mental Misstep
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
76%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
76%synergy
Flusterstorm
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
74%synergy
Gamble
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
87%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
87%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Mox Diamond
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
87%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
85%synergy
The One Ring
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Underworld Breach
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Voice of Victory
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Grand Abolisher
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Tataru Taru
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Mockingbird
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Loyal Retainers
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Welder
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Pact of Negation
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Final Fortune
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-24%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Delay
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Snap
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Transmute Artifact
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Rite of Flame
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Flash Photography
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
19%synergy
The Key to the Vault
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Colossus Hammer
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Lost Jitte
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Fighter Class
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
74%synergy
Urza's Saga
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
City of Traitors
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
89%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
85%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Mana Confluence
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
84%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
79%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Wooded Foothills
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Starting Town
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Island
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-57%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Mountain
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-71%synergy
Plains
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-72%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-29%synergy
Fiery Islet
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-36%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
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