Average Deck for Lightning, Army of One - Budget Lifegain

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

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Aerith Gainsborough
Aerith Gainsborough
Archangel Avacyn
Archangel Avacyn
Astelli Reclaimer
Astelli Reclaimer
Balefire Liege
Balefire Liege
Bastion Protector
Bastion Protector
Captain Lannery Storm
Captain Lannery Storm
Essence Channeler
Essence Channeler
Glory
Glory
Heartflame Duelist
Heartflame Duelist
Loran of the Third Path
Loran of the Third Path
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
Rhox Faithmender
Rhox Faithmender
Rinoa, Angel Wing
Rinoa, Angel Wing
Sawhorn Nemesis
Sawhorn Nemesis
Thalia's Lancers
Thalia's Lancers
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Wild Pack Squad
Wild Pack Squad
Instants (15)
Big Score
Big Score
Duelist's Flame
Duelist's Flame
Fire Magic
Fire Magic
Judgment of Alexander
Judgment of Alexander
Lightfoot Technique
Lightfoot Technique
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Razorgrass Ambush
Razorgrass Ambush
Redirect Lightning
Redirect Lightning
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Return the Favor
Return the Favor
Risk Factor
Risk Factor
Stroke of Midnight
Stroke of Midnight
Sudden Strike
Sudden Strike
Take the Bait
Take the Bait
Sorceries (6)
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Fated Clash
Fated Clash
Full Throttle
Full Throttle
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Scout for Survivors
Scout for Survivors
Secret Rendezvous
Secret Rendezvous
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Archaeomancer's Map
Archaeomancer's Map
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Excalibur II
Excalibur II
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Greatsword of Tyr
Greatsword of Tyr
Heirloom Blade
Heirloom Blade
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Soul-Guide Lantern
Soul-Guide Lantern
Squire's Lightblade
Squire's Lightblade
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The Fire Crystal
The Fire Crystal
Enchantments (8)
Blood Mist
Blood Mist
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Friendly Neighborhood
Friendly Neighborhood
Furious Rise
Furious Rise
Journey to Nowhere
Journey to Nowhere
Rest in Peace
Rest in Peace
Righteous Cause
Righteous Cause
Sunbond
Sunbond
Lands (13)
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Opal Palace
Opal Palace
Radiant Summit
Radiant Summit
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Scavenger Grounds
Scavenger Grounds
Sunscorched Divide
Sunscorched Divide
Temple of the False God
Temple of the False God
Vibrant Cityscape
Vibrant Cityscape
Wind-Scarred Crag
Wind-Scarred Crag
Basics (2)
Mountain
11 Mountains
Plains
13 Plains