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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
Sear
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
86%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
51%synergy
All That Glitters
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sunforger
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Relic Seeker
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Lizard Blades
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Rabbit Battery
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Kor Blademaster
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Blade Historian
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn Charm
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Shelter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Condemn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Plate Armor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ring of Valkas
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Prowler's Helm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Timely Ward
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
On Serra's Wings
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Pacifism
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Indestructibility
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Spectra Ward
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Forgotten Cave
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Steppe
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Alpine Meadow
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Quarry
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Lorehold Campus
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy