Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Rank #1,935
3decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Serra Ascendant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
The Reality Chip
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Firebrand Archer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gwen Stacy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spider-Punk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spinneret and Spiderling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Comeuppance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fact or Fiction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Immortal Obligation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-35%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Galvanic Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Wisecrack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spider-Sense
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Doomskar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cleansing Nova
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Relentless Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Winds of Change
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
The Key to the Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wedding Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Explorer's Scope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Batterskull
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Assault Suit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pariah's Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Hot Pursuit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Sound of Drums
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pariah
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Psychic Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vow of Duty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Popular Entertainer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vow of Flight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mirrormade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Acquired Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aqueous Form
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shiny Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vow of Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Redemption Arc
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leyline Binding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Martial Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Maximum Carnage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Copy Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Conclave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Mutavault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Multiversal Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-55%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Shivan Reef
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Fiery Islet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-28%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-29%synergy
Plateau
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Deserted Beach
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Conduit Pylons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Glimmervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy