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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
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Buried Ruin
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
All That Glitters
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Basilisk Collar
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Starnheim Courser
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Champion of the Flame
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Starfield Mystic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Brass Squire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Umbra Mystic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Feat of Resistance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Sunforger
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Valkas
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fishing Gear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Accorder's Shield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Spirit Mantle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Timely Ward
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Armor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Flaming Fist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Destiny
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Gift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
On Serra's Wings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
With Great Power . . .
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lifelink
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Shielded by Faith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Eland Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sage's Reverie
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Spectra Ward
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Memento
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy