Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar (Commander) - Equipment

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, EsquireArdenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Mondo Gecko, Esquire

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rank #1,801
176decks
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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Improvised Arsenal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion149 decks176 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion147 decks176 decks
65%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion139 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion129 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion119 decks176 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
63%inclusion110 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
56%inclusion99 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion130 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
53%inclusion94 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
53%inclusion94 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
51%inclusion89 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
49%inclusion87 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
48%inclusion84 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Champion of the Flame
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Starnheim Courser
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Rabbit Battery
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-15%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Combustion Man
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Unleash Fury
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
7%synergy
United Battlefront
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rath
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
49%inclusion87 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Thran Power Suit
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion67 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion41 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Mantle
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion128 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Axgard Armory
49%inclusion87 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion81 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion161 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion128 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion174 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion174 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion156 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion115 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion100 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-1%synergy