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

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw 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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Steelshaper's Gift
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
71%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
64%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
60%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Containment Priest
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
45%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Thran Power Suit
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
With Great Power . . .
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion62 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Plateau
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
64%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-31%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-30%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
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