Average Deck for Lightning, Army of One - Expensive Burn

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

Aurelia, the Warleader
Aurelia, the Warleader
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Combat Celebrant
Combat Celebrant
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Giver of Runes
Giver of Runes
Iroas, God of Victory
Iroas, God of Victory
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Mother of Runes
Mother of Runes
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Twinflame Tyrant
Twinflame Tyrant
Voice of Victory
Voice of Victory
Instants (13)
Akroma's Will
Akroma's Will
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Legion Leadership
Legion Leadership
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Helix
Lightning Helix
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Razorgrass Ambush
Razorgrass Ambush
Savage Beating
Savage Beating
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (10)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Fast Forward
Fast Forward
Fateful Tempest
Fateful Tempest
Full Throttle
Full Throttle
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Overpowering Attack
Overpowering Attack
Seize the Day
Seize the Day
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Vandalblast
Vandalblast
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Artifacts (19)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Brotherhood Regalia
Brotherhood Regalia
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Commander's Plate
Commander's Plate
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mithril Coat
Mithril Coat
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
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
Sword of Wealth and Power
Sword of Wealth and Power
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
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
Duelist's Heritage
Duelist's Heritage
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Trouble in Pairs
Trouble in Pairs
Lands (20)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Elegant Parlor
Elegant Parlor
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith
Needleverge Pathway
Needleverge Pathway
Plateau
Plateau
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbillow Verge
Sunbillow Verge
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Basics (2)
Mountain
6 Mountains
Plains
6 Plains