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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Captain America's Shield
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Panther Habit
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion344 decks401 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion323 decks401 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion273 decks401 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion283 decks401 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
63%inclusion254 decks401 decks
52%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
61%inclusion244 decks401 decks
51%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
56%inclusion223 decks401 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion236 decks401 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion218 decks401 decks
48%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion213 decks401 decks
48%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion288 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion261 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion230 decks401 decks
44%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion228 decks401 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion212 decks401 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion208 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion207 decks401 decks
44%synergy
Basilisk Collar
48%inclusion191 decks401 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
47%inclusion190 decks401 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
45%inclusion179 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion171 decks401 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion118 decks401 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion116 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion111 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion105 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Champion of the Flame
24%inclusion98 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion93 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
23%inclusion93 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion86 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion85 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion83 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
20%inclusion82 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion78 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion70 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion69 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion65 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
16%inclusion65 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Rabbit Battery
16%inclusion64 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion61 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion59 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion59 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
14%inclusion56 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion55 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion54 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
-13%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion26 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.0%inclusion36 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.7%inclusion31 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.5%inclusion30 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
-16%synergy
Selfless Samurai
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
44%inclusion175 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion146 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion133 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Wear // Tear
32%inclusion127 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion100 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion89 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion80 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion59 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion57 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion51 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion44 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion41 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion40 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
-9%synergy
Condemn
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Bulk Up
7.4%inclusion26 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
-9%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
-6%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
32%inclusion129 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion119 decks401 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion98 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion78 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion66 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion50 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion41 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.0%inclusion36 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
42%inclusion167 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion159 decks401 decks
36%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion152 decks401 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion149 decks401 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
35%inclusion141 decks401 decks
33%synergy
Fireshrieker
34%inclusion136 decks401 decks
31%synergy
Hero's Blade
33%inclusion134 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion131 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion121 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion119 decks401 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion117 decks401 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion114 decks401 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion113 decks401 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion113 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
25%inclusion102 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion64 decks266 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion94 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion89 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion88 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion86 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion54 decks263 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion66 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Plate Armor
20%inclusion81 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion81 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion76 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion75 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion63 decks354 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion71 decks401 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion70 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion69 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion69 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion66 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
16%inclusion64 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion40 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion62 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion59 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion56 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion52 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion32 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Ring of Valkas
11%inclusion43 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion163 decks401 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion108 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion99 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Fighter Class
22%inclusion90 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion82 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion72 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion64 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion62 decks401 decks
13%synergy
On Serra's Wings
14%inclusion58 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion53 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion43 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion40 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion40 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.2%inclusion33 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion239 decks401 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion163 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion153 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion118 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion117 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion52 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion50 decks401 decks
-0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion43 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
-12%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion342 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion278 decks401 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion195 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion141 decks401 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion89 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion53 decks401 decks
-12%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion400 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion394 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion338 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion198 decks401 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
45%inclusion180 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion171 decks401 decks
-15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion138 decks401 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion134 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion113 decks401 decks
-16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
28%inclusion112 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion100 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion99 decks401 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion89 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion88 decks401 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion85 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion84 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion83 decks401 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion74 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion73 decks401 decks
-12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion62 decks401 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion57 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion54 decks401 decks
-15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion50 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion50 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.0%inclusion36 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
6.7%inclusion27 decks401 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
-6%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
-14%synergy
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