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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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Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
74%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
59%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Buster Sword
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Kor Blademaster
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Relic Seeker
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn Charm
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Slash the Ranks
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Nettlecyst
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hours
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
38%synergy
All That Glitters
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Idolized
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Archway
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Plateau
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Sundown Pass
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-21%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-22%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
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