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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
70%inclusion178 decks253 decks
69%synergy
Thran Power Suit
72%inclusion183 decks253 decks
66%synergy
Colossus Hammer
77%inclusion196 decks253 decks
66%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
75%inclusion190 decks253 decks
65%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
74%inclusion186 decks253 decks
63%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion175 decks253 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion172 decks253 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
73%inclusion184 decks253 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion198 decks253 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion182 decks253 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion177 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion170 decks253 decks
56%synergy
Mask of Memory
66%inclusion167 decks253 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion158 decks253 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
62%inclusion156 decks253 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion152 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Hero's Blade
60%inclusion151 decks253 decks
57%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
58%inclusion147 decks253 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
54%inclusion136 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Greataxe
51%inclusion130 decks253 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Champion of the Flame
49%inclusion124 decks253 decks
47%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
49%inclusion123 decks253 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion120 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion108 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
41%inclusion103 decks253 decks
39%synergy
Relic Seeker
39%inclusion99 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Kor Blademaster
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
33%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
35%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
35%inclusion88 decks253 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion83 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Starnheim Courser
31%inclusion79 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion53 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
25%inclusion63 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
24%inclusion60 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion59 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Rabbit Battery
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Brass Squire
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Kor Cartographer
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
-16%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion101 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion99 decks253 decks
-17%synergy
Loran's Escape
39%inclusion98 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion82 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion78 decks253 decks
-18%synergy
Disenchant
30%inclusion77 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion66 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion71 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion65 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion63 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Rebel Salvo
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Master Warcraft
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Resolute Strike
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Expedite
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Shelter
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
40%inclusion102 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion91 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
31%inclusion79 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
-16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
4%synergy
United Battlefront
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
51%inclusion129 decks253 decks
44%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
50%inclusion127 decks253 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion122 decks253 decks
46%synergy
Fireshrieker
47%inclusion120 decks253 decks
45%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
47%inclusion120 decks253 decks
43%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion110 decks253 decks
39%synergy
Plate Armor
42%inclusion107 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
40%inclusion102 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Explorer's Scope
40%inclusion101 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion96 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Goldvein Pick
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
33%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
33%inclusion83 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
30%inclusion77 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion76 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion72 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Short Bow
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bearded Axe
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Boots of Speed
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Axe
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Prying Blade
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
-18%synergy
Bonesplitter
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Flaming Fist
26%inclusion65 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion54 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion54 decks253 decks
18%synergy
On Serra's Wings
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Sticky Fingers
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Gift
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion162 decks253 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion123 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
48%inclusion121 decks253 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion118 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion206 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion191 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
58%inclusion148 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion85 decks253 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion77 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion70 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Cluestone
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Boros Locket
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion252 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion252 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion214 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
52%inclusion132 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
45%inclusion115 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion107 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion100 decks253 decks
-25%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion98 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion93 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion78 decks253 decks
-25%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion66 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion65 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
-26%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Alpine Meadow
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
4%synergy