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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
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
4.6%inclusion6 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Skateboard
2.4%inclusion2 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Dimension X
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
67%inclusion513 decks770 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
74%inclusion570 decks770 decks
62%synergy
All That Glitters
68%inclusion520 decks770 decks
60%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
69%inclusion528 decks770 decks
58%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
66%inclusion511 decks770 decks
56%synergy
Thran Power Suit
62%inclusion479 decks770 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion513 decks770 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion481 decks770 decks
55%synergy
Hero's Blade
57%inclusion441 decks770 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion500 decks770 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion542 decks770 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion496 decks770 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion485 decks770 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion439 decks770 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion437 decks770 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
56%inclusion431 decks770 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion428 decks770 decks
-10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
53%inclusion410 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
52%inclusion402 decks770 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion401 decks770 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion361 decks770 decks
37%synergy
Champion of the Flame
46%inclusion352 decks770 decks
44%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
44%inclusion335 decks770 decks
39%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion289 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion269 decks770 decks
28%synergy
Relic Seeker
35%inclusion268 decks770 decks
33%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
34%inclusion262 decks770 decks
31%synergy
Kor Blademaster
34%inclusion259 decks770 decks
33%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
33%inclusion253 decks770 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
31%inclusion242 decks770 decks
30%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
30%inclusion230 decks770 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion198 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Lizard Blades
25%inclusion194 decks770 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion187 decks770 decks
21%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
24%inclusion183 decks770 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
19%inclusion149 decks770 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion141 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion135 decks770 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion133 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion124 decks724 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion120 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion104 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion101 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion93 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
12%inclusion89 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion49 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion47 decks439 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion81 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion44 decks431 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion75 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
9.5%inclusion73 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
9.2%inclusion71 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.7%inclusion67 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.7%inclusion67 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.4%inclusion65 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.4%inclusion57 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.3%inclusion40 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.3%inclusion56 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.9%inclusion53 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.6%inclusion29 decks439 decks
3%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.5%inclusion50 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.5%inclusion50 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.2%inclusion48 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.0%inclusion46 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
5.9%inclusion25 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.3%inclusion41 decks770 decks
-18%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.3%inclusion41 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.1%inclusion39 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion306 decks770 decks
-17%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion278 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
32%inclusion247 decks770 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion239 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion234 decks770 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
30%inclusion228 decks770 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion216 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion215 decks770 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion193 decks770 decks
-23%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion188 decks770 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion153 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion122 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion115 decks770 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion113 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion84 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion83 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion82 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion77 decks770 decks
-7%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion75 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.5%inclusion73 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.4%inclusion72 decks770 decks
1%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.3%inclusion64 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
8.2%inclusion63 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
8.1%inclusion50 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.8%inclusion60 decks770 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.4%inclusion57 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.3%inclusion56 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.8%inclusion52 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.2%inclusion48 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
6.2%inclusion48 decks770 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion45 decks770 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
38%inclusion290 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion243 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion218 decks770 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion128 decks770 decks
-16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion126 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion103 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion87 decks770 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion80 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion78 decks770 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.4%inclusion72 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion70 decks770 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.8%inclusion68 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.1%inclusion62 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.8%inclusion60 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.4%inclusion49 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.9%inclusion43 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion43 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.5%inclusion42 decks770 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.3%inclusion41 decks770 decks
-1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.1%inclusion39 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
50%inclusion386 decks770 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion369 decks770 decks
46%synergy
Greataxe
47%inclusion363 decks770 decks
46%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion336 decks770 decks
41%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
41%inclusion317 decks770 decks
36%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
39%inclusion304 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion303 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion302 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Plate Armor
39%inclusion301 decks770 decks
37%synergy
Goldvein Pick
36%inclusion275 decks770 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion258 decks770 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion233 decks770 decks
24%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion212 decks770 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion210 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
27%inclusion208 decks770 decks
21%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
27%inclusion207 decks770 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion116 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
24%inclusion186 decks770 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion180 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
23%inclusion180 decks770 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion177 decks770 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion156 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion96 decks555 decks
15%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion119 decks704 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Bonesplitter
16%inclusion121 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion113 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion109 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Prying Blade
14%inclusion109 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion105 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion104 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion101 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion99 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion78 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion96 decks770 decks
-16%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Bearded Axe
12%inclusion93 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion92 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion92 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion91 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion57 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion89 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion86 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
11%inclusion83 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion82 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Chainsaw
11%inclusion76 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion80 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion43 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion75 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion75 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
30%inclusion231 decks770 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
25%inclusion195 decks770 decks
25%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
25%inclusion189 decks770 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion174 decks770 decks
17%synergy
Flaming Fist
22%inclusion169 decks770 decks
20%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion157 decks770 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion153 decks770 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion141 decks770 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion130 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion112 decks705 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion117 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
14%inclusion110 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion85 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion81 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mantle
7.9%inclusion61 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
7.9%inclusion61 decks770 decks
-2%synergy
Fighter Class
7.7%inclusion59 decks770 decks
-3%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.6%inclusion51 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.6%inclusion51 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.5%inclusion50 decks770 decks
-6%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.1%inclusion47 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion46 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.7%inclusion44 decks770 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.7%inclusion17 decks299 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion35 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion118 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion450 decks770 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion311 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion311 decks770 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion291 decks770 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion195 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion103 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion86 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion84 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.1%inclusion55 decks770 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
6.5%inclusion50 decks770 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion44 decks770 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion587 decks770 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion542 decks770 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion405 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion245 decks770 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion220 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion209 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion104 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion103 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion78 decks770 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion47 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.6%inclusion43 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion42 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.5%inclusion42 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion767 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion763 decks770 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion612 decks770 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
47%inclusion361 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
44%inclusion336 decks770 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion288 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion287 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion286 decks770 decks
-28%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion260 decks770 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion233 decks770 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion230 decks770 decks
-26%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion198 decks770 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion165 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion153 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion140 decks770 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion136 decks770 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion126 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion119 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion108 decks770 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion94 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion92 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion89 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.8%inclusion60 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion55 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.5%inclusion50 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.2%inclusion48 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion45 decks770 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.7%inclusion44 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion41 decks770 decks
3%synergy