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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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Quintessential Katana
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion212 decks227 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion198 decks227 decks
69%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion181 decks227 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion164 decks227 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion187 decks227 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion167 decks227 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
66%inclusion150 decks227 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion138 decks227 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion144 decks227 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion146 decks227 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion173 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion171 decks227 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion148 decks227 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion145 decks227 decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion143 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion132 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion129 decks227 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion128 decks227 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
56%inclusion127 decks227 decks
45%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion121 decks227 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion96 decks227 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion67 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion57 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion41 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion26 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion26 decks227 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
53%inclusion120 decks227 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion115 decks227 decks
44%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion106 decks227 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion98 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion85 decks227 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion85 decks227 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion53 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion76 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion72 decks227 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion67 decks227 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion62 decks227 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion61 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion60 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion60 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion58 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion56 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion50 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion47 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion43 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion38 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion35 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion35 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion35 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion31 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion23 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion98 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion79 decks227 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion79 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion77 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion65 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion62 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion44 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion41 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion39 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion39 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion33 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion26 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion69 decks227 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion65 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion45 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion39 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
-8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion118 decks227 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion116 decks227 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion115 decks227 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion113 decks227 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion110 decks227 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion105 decks227 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion101 decks227 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion95 decks227 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion78 decks227 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion74 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion76 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion76 decks227 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion71 decks227 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion70 decks227 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion70 decks227 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion68 decks227 decks
27%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion64 decks227 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion64 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion57 decks227 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion57 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion54 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion53 decks227 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion52 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
21%inclusion47 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion47 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion47 decks227 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion46 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion44 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion41 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion41 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion38 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion38 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion35 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion33 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion33 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion31 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion106 decks227 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion93 decks227 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion56 decks227 decks
20%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion35 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Super State
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Blood Moon
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion47 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion133 decks227 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion117 decks227 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion110 decks227 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion97 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
35%inclusion80 decks227 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion73 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
28%inclusion64 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion62 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion61 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion43 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion23 decks227 decks
-9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion208 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion166 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion100 decks227 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion98 decks227 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion84 decks227 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion44 decks227 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion221 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion221 decks227 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion208 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion162 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion141 decks227 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion132 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion112 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion107 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion105 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion77 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion76 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion72 decks227 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
30%inclusion67 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion63 decks227 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion62 decks227 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion50 decks227 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion44 decks227 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion38 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion34 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion33 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion30 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion30 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion26 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion23 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion23 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
-3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
-1%synergy