Average Deck for Lightning, Army of One - Expensive Artifacts

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.
Owain Roberts
Oct 3, 2025
Beyond the Multiverse-Havi, the All-Father
Odin wants you to attack, so let's load this decklist up with a bunch of creatures to turn sideways at our opponents!
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Average Decklist

Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Aurelia, the Warleader
Aurelia, the Warleader
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Combat Celebrant
Combat Celebrant
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Halvar, God of Battle
Halvar, God of Battle
Hexing Squelcher
Hexing Squelcher
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Instants (10)
Akroma's Will
Akroma's Will
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Continue?
Continue?
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (6)
Chandra's Ignition
Chandra's Ignition
Full Throttle
Full Throttle
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Seize the Day
Seize the Day
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (21)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Brotherhood Regalia
Brotherhood Regalia
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sunforger
Sunforger
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Feast and Famine
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
The One Ring
The One Ring
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
The Spear of Leonidas
The Spear of Leonidas
Enchantments (6)
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Land Tax
Land Tax
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Lands (24)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
Command Tower
Command Tower
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Plateau
Plateau
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbillow Verge
Sunbillow Verge
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (2)
Mountain
6 Mountains
Plains
6 Plains