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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
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Commander's Plate
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Urza's Saga
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Open the Armory
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Fighter Class
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Jeska's Will
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Gamble
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Welder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Engineer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fervent Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Pyroblast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chance for Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Magnetic Theft
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Calamity's Wake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Idolized
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Great Furnace
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mistveil Plains
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Mox Opal
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Spectator Seating
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Plateau
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy