Average Deck for Lightning, Army of One - Budget +1/+1 Counters

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

Aeronaut Cavalry
Aeronaut Cavalry
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Bastion Protector
Bastion Protector
Brightmare
Brightmare
Cathar Commando
Cathar Commando
Combat Celebrant
Combat Celebrant
Cori Mountain Stalwart
Cori Mountain Stalwart
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Harsh Mentor
Harsh Mentor
Kalemne's Captain
Kalemne's Captain
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Landroval, Horizon Witness
Landroval, Horizon Witness
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Nykthos Paragon
Nykthos Paragon
Pillardrop Rescuer
Pillardrop Rescuer
Riders of Gavony
Riders of Gavony
Weapons Vendor
Weapons Vendor
Zack Fair
Zack Fair
Instants (14)
Crush Contraband
Crush Contraband
Fated Retribution
Fated Retribution
Galvanize
Galvanize
Invoke the Divine
Invoke the Divine
Lavaball Trap
Lavaball Trap
Lightfoot Technique
Lightfoot Technique
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Stroke of Midnight
Stroke of Midnight
Thunder Magic
Thunder Magic
Unbreakable Formation
Unbreakable Formation
Valorous Stance
Valorous Stance
Wanderer's Intervention
Wanderer's Intervention
Sorceries (7)
Cosmotronic Wave
Cosmotronic Wave
Damning Verdict
Damning Verdict
Revoke Existence
Revoke Existence
Secret Rendezvous
Secret Rendezvous
Shatter the Sky
Shatter the Sky
Strangle
Strangle
Suplex
Suplex
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Blitzball
Blitzball
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Dragonfire Blade
Dragonfire Blade
Fire Diamond
Fire Diamond
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Leyline Axe
Leyline Axe
Lion Heart
Lion Heart
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
O-Naginata
O-Naginata
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Whispersilk Cloak
Whispersilk Cloak
Enchantments (8)
Blessed Sanctuary
Blessed Sanctuary
Blood Mist
Blood Mist
Citadel Siege
Citadel Siege
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Frenzied Rage
Frenzied Rage
Journey to Nowhere
Journey to Nowhere
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
Unquestioned Authority
Unquestioned Authority
Planeswalkers (1)
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Lands (12)
Boros Guildgate
Boros Guildgate
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Edgewall Inn
Edgewall Inn
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Furycalm Snarl
Furycalm Snarl
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
New Benalia
New Benalia
Rabanastre, Royal City
Rabanastre, Royal City
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Temple of Triumph
Temple of Triumph
Wind-Scarred Crag
Wind-Scarred Crag
Basics (2)
Mountain
11 Mountains
Plains
12 Plains