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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
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Commander's Plate
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
77%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
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Sunforger
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Fighter Class
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Engineer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Welder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks16 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
Magus of the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%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
Rabbit Battery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%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
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 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
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Silence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Angel's Grace
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Inventory Management
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chance for Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%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
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Seize the Day
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%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
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
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
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Idolized
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%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
Great Furnace
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%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
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%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
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Spectator Seating
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%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
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Garrison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-29%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
0%synergy