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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
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Dimension X
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Impolite Entrance
3.1%inclusion4 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.9%inclusion3 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Soulbright Seeker
1.6%inclusion2 decks126 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
67%inclusion508 decks760 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
74%inclusion561 decks760 decks
62%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion511 decks760 decks
59%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
69%inclusion522 decks760 decks
58%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
67%inclusion509 decks760 decks
57%synergy
Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion475 decks760 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion509 decks760 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
63%inclusion478 decks760 decks
55%synergy
Hero's Blade
57%inclusion430 decks760 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion540 decks760 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion496 decks760 decks
22%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion494 decks760 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion485 decks760 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion436 decks760 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion433 decks760 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion431 decks760 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion422 decks760 decks
-10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
53%inclusion405 decks760 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion395 decks760 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
52%inclusion394 decks760 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion360 decks760 decks
38%synergy
Champion of the Flame
46%inclusion348 decks760 decks
44%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
43%inclusion329 decks760 decks
39%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion292 decks760 decks
36%synergy
Relic Seeker
36%inclusion271 decks760 decks
34%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion269 decks760 decks
28%synergy
Kor Blademaster
34%inclusion259 decks760 decks
33%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
34%inclusion258 decks760 decks
31%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
34%inclusion255 decks760 decks
33%synergy
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion245 decks760 decks
31%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
30%inclusion230 decks760 decks
28%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion205 decks760 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion194 decks760 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion186 decks760 decks
22%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion178 decks760 decks
17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion153 decks760 decks
17%synergy
Brass Squire
19%inclusion142 decks760 decks
16%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion140 decks760 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion131 decks760 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion116 decks688 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion123 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion102 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion102 decks760 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
13%inclusion95 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion47 decks407 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion85 decks760 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion84 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion44 decks405 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion79 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion41 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion74 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion66 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.6%inclusion65 decks760 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.3%inclusion63 decks760 decks
7%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.0%inclusion61 decks760 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.7%inclusion40 decks517 decks
4%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.6%inclusion58 decks760 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.5%inclusion57 decks760 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.6%inclusion27 decks407 decks
3%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.6%inclusion50 decks760 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.4%inclusion49 decks760 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.2%inclusion47 decks760 decks
-1%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.1%inclusion46 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.1%inclusion46 decks760 decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
5.9%inclusion24 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.5%inclusion42 decks760 decks
-18%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.3%inclusion40 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.1%inclusion39 decks760 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion299 decks760 decks
-17%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion274 decks760 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion253 decks760 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion239 decks760 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion231 decks760 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
30%inclusion230 decks760 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion218 decks760 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion212 decks760 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion193 decks760 decks
-23%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion190 decks760 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion144 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion118 decks760 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion115 decks760 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion112 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion86 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion85 decks760 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion83 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion78 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion76 decks760 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.5%inclusion72 decks760 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion69 decks760 decks
-8%synergy
Gods Willing
8.3%inclusion63 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.2%inclusion62 decks760 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
7.7%inclusion45 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.6%inclusion58 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.4%inclusion56 decks760 decks
-4%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.2%inclusion55 decks760 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.7%inclusion51 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.2%inclusion47 decks760 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
6.2%inclusion47 decks760 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion46 decks760 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
38%inclusion287 decks760 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion241 decks760 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
29%inclusion219 decks760 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion127 decks760 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion124 decks760 decks
-17%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion105 decks760 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion88 decks760 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion80 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion76 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.5%inclusion72 decks760 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion68 decks760 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.9%inclusion68 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.3%inclusion63 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.5%inclusion57 decks760 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.6%inclusion50 decks760 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.8%inclusion44 decks760 decks
0%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.7%inclusion39 decks687 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.4%inclusion41 decks760 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.0%inclusion38 decks760 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fireshrieker
51%inclusion386 decks760 decks
48%synergy
Greataxe
48%inclusion361 decks760 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion357 decks760 decks
45%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion336 decks760 decks
42%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
42%inclusion316 decks760 decks
36%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
40%inclusion301 decks760 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion299 decks760 decks
35%synergy
Plate Armor
39%inclusion296 decks760 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion296 decks760 decks
34%synergy
Goldvein Pick
36%inclusion273 decks760 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion258 decks760 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion237 decks760 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion215 decks760 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion214 decks760 decks
23%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
28%inclusion212 decks760 decks
22%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
27%inclusion207 decks760 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion108 decks405 decks
24%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
25%inclusion189 decks760 decks
22%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
24%inclusion183 decks760 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion181 decks760 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion174 decks760 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion153 decks760 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion90 decks523 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion45 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Short Bow
17%inclusion113 decks669 decks
15%synergy
Bonesplitter
16%inclusion119 decks760 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion109 decks760 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion106 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion105 decks760 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion103 decks760 decks
12%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion101 decks760 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion98 decks760 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion97 decks760 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion95 decks760 decks
-16%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion93 decks760 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion91 decks760 decks
11%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion90 decks760 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion89 decks760 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion68 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Bearded Axe
11%inclusion87 decks760 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion51 decks452 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion83 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion71 decks680 decks
8%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
10%inclusion79 decks760 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion40 decks388 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion78 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion78 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion74 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.5%inclusion72 decks760 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
31%inclusion239 decks760 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
26%inclusion198 decks760 decks
25%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
25%inclusion193 decks760 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion175 decks760 decks
18%synergy
Flaming Fist
22%inclusion170 decks760 decks
20%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion157 decks760 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion156 decks760 decks
17%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion135 decks760 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion125 decks760 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion107 decks670 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion111 decks760 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion111 decks760 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion88 decks760 decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion77 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
8.0%inclusion61 decks760 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon Mantle
7.8%inclusion59 decks760 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
7.5%inclusion57 decks760 decks
-3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion54 decks760 decks
1%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
6.4%inclusion49 decks760 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion46 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.1%inclusion46 decks760 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.8%inclusion44 decks760 decks
-7%synergy
With Great Power...
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.5%inclusion42 decks760 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
5.4%inclusion41 decks760 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.4%inclusion34 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion115 decks760 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion451 decks760 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion314 decks760 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion306 decks760 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion289 decks760 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion201 decks760 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion101 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion87 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion83 decks760 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
7.2%inclusion55 decks760 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion41 decks760 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion40 decks760 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion584 decks760 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion542 decks760 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion402 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion245 decks760 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion216 decks760 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion207 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion105 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion103 decks760 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion78 decks760 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
6.2%inclusion47 decks760 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.5%inclusion42 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion41 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
5.3%inclusion40 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion757 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion752 decks760 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion608 decks760 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
48%inclusion364 decks760 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
43%inclusion329 decks760 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion287 decks760 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion282 decks760 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion276 decks760 decks
-28%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion259 decks760 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion234 decks760 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion224 decks760 decks
-26%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion201 decks760 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion163 decks760 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion144 decks707 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion137 decks760 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion129 decks760 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion120 decks760 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion114 decks760 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion103 decks760 decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion100 decks760 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion91 decks760 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion88 decks760 decks
0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.8%inclusion59 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.2%inclusion55 decks760 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.1%inclusion54 decks760 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.2%inclusion47 decks755 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion46 decks760 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.9%inclusion45 decks760 decks
0%synergy