Average Deck for Lightning, Army of One - Historic

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
Bastion Protector
Bastion Protector
Bruenor Battlehammer
Bruenor Battlehammer
Bureau Headmaster
Bureau Headmaster
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Freya Crescent
Freya Crescent
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Reyav, Master Smith
Reyav, Master Smith
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Instants (9)
Akroma's Will
Akroma's Will
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Palm
Inventory Management
Inventory Management
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Stroke of Midnight
Stroke of Midnight
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (5)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Restoration Seminar
Restoration Seminar
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (21)
Aettir and Priwen
Aettir and Priwen
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Brotherhood Regalia
Brotherhood Regalia
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
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
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The Reaver Cleaver
The Reaver Cleaver
The Spear of Leonidas
The Spear of Leonidas
Trailblazer's Boots
Trailblazer's Boots
Enchantments (6)
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault
Duelist's Heritage
Duelist's Heritage
Fighter Class
Fighter Class
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Super State
Super State
Lands (15)
Arena of Glory
Arena of Glory
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Furycalm Snarl
Furycalm Snarl
Ishgard, the Holy See
Ishgard, the Holy See
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Slayers' Stronghold
Slayers' Stronghold
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Sunbillow Verge
Sunbillow Verge
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Turbulent Steppe
Turbulent Steppe
Basics (2)
Mountain
10 Mountains
Plains
11 Plains