Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar (Commander) - Budget Equipment

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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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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86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Thran Power Suit
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Colossus Hammer
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Mask of Memory
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Fireshrieker
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
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71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
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Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Nettlecyst
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Goggles of Night
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
The Key to the Vault
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
The Reality Chip
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Armguard Familiar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Trinket Mage
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Trophy Mage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Thought Monitor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Tribute Mage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Invisible Stalker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Blighted Agent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Riddlesmith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomender
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Automated Artificer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ingenious Smith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Drake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Mindskinner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shoreline Looter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Glyph Elemental
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Slip Out the Back
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Disruption Protocol
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Fumble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Reality Ripple
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Denial
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Make Your Move
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unsubstantiate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Make a Stand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Wash Away
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Crush Contraband
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Winged Words
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Reverse Engineer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Chart a Course
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Echo Storm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Insight
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Anchor to Reality
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Eagle Vision
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Council's Judgment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Recommission
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Exorcise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Greataxe
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Plate Armor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Haunted Cloak
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Quietus Spike
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mystery Key
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Zephyr Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Team Pennant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Prying Blade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Empyrial Plate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Holy Avenger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Scytheclaw
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Assault Suit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
O-Naginata
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Leather Armor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Aqueous Form
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Staggering Insight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Combat Research
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Noble Heritage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Link
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Soul Snare
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Feywild Visitor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Seat of the Synod
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Factory
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Faerie Conclave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-39%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Bant Panorama
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Abandoned Campground
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
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