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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Quintessential Katana
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dimension X
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Dome
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion212 decks226 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion196 decks226 decks
69%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion177 decks226 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion187 decks226 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
71%inclusion161 decks226 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion164 decks226 decks
60%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
62%inclusion139 decks226 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion148 decks226 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion147 decks226 decks
52%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion143 decks226 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion172 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion172 decks226 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion148 decks226 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion146 decks226 decks
52%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion141 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion129 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion128 decks226 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion126 decks226 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
54%inclusion123 decks226 decks
43%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion117 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion95 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion71 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion43 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion42 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion111 decks226 decks
42%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion104 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion98 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion84 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion83 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion49 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion76 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion73 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion65 decks226 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion56 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion48 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion46 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion42 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion41 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
-4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion94 decks226 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion81 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion78 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion78 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion63 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion65 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion60 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion43 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion67 decks226 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion41 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion116 decks226 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
51%inclusion116 decks226 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion114 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion114 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion111 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion110 decks226 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion105 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
44%inclusion99 decks226 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion95 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion78 decks226 decks
24%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion76 decks226 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion71 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion75 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion43 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion42 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion70 decks226 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion69 decks226 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion69 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion66 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion62 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion61 decks226 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion58 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion54 decks226 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion50 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
21%inclusion48 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion46 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion46 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion43 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion36 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
46%inclusion104 decks226 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion95 decks226 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion58 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion133 decks226 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion116 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion109 decks226 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion97 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion76 decks226 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion72 decks226 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion62 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion61 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion61 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion44 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
Needle Spires
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion207 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion164 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion102 decks226 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion98 decks226 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion84 decks226 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion220 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion220 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion206 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion163 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion139 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion129 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion112 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion108 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion107 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
35%inclusion78 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion75 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion71 decks226 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
30%inclusion68 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion63 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion62 decks226 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion54 decks226 decks
-14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion43 decks226 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
3%synergy