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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
Dimension X
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Dome
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Robots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
69%inclusion184 decks265 decks
68%synergy
Colossus Hammer
77%inclusion205 decks265 decks
66%synergy
Thran Power Suit
71%inclusion188 decks265 decks
65%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
74%inclusion195 decks265 decks
63%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
73%inclusion193 decks265 decks
62%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion183 decks265 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion177 decks265 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion205 decks265 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion188 decks265 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
66%inclusion174 decks265 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion187 decks265 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion186 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion178 decks265 decks
56%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
63%inclusion166 decks265 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion162 decks265 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion159 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Hero's Blade
59%inclusion157 decks265 decks
56%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
57%inclusion151 decks265 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion139 decks265 decks
34%synergy
Greataxe
52%inclusion137 decks265 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Champion of the Flame
49%inclusion129 decks265 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion127 decks265 decks
38%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
47%inclusion124 decks265 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion114 decks265 decks
36%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
43%inclusion113 decks265 decks
41%synergy
Relic Seeker
40%inclusion106 decks265 decks
38%synergy
Kor Blademaster
38%inclusion102 decks265 decks
38%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
35%inclusion94 decks265 decks
34%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
35%inclusion93 decks265 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
35%inclusion93 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
35%inclusion92 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion84 decks265 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
24%inclusion64 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion63 decks265 decks
21%synergy
Rabbit Battery
23%inclusion61 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion60 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion56 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
20%inclusion53 decks265 decks
18%synergy
Brass Squire
20%inclusion52 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion49 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion41 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
14%inclusion36 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion36 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion28 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Kor Cartographer
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
-17%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion106 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Loran's Escape
40%inclusion105 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion100 decks265 decks
-19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion86 decks265 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion85 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
32%inclusion84 decks265 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion81 decks265 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion77 decks265 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion69 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion65 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion46 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
17%inclusion44 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion41 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion39 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion26 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Rebel Salvo
10%inclusion26 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Gods Willing
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Resolute Strike
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
-4%synergy
Shelter
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Expedite
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
39%inclusion104 decks265 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion93 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Single Combat
30%inclusion80 decks265 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion48 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion41 decks265 decks
-17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion26 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.1%inclusion24 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Diamond Pick-Axe
51%inclusion135 decks265 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion133 decks265 decks
43%synergy
Fireshrieker
48%inclusion126 decks265 decks
45%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
47%inclusion125 decks265 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion124 decks265 decks
45%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion111 decks265 decks
38%synergy
Plate Armor
42%inclusion110 decks265 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
41%inclusion108 decks265 decks
26%synergy
Explorer's Scope
40%inclusion106 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion101 decks265 decks
31%synergy
Goldvein Pick
37%inclusion98 decks265 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
35%inclusion93 decks265 decks
30%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
34%inclusion91 decks265 decks
34%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
32%inclusion86 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
32%inclusion84 decks265 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion80 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion75 decks265 decks
23%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
27%inclusion72 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
26%inclusion68 decks265 decks
25%synergy
Short Bow
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion51 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
15%inclusion39 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Bearded Axe
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Boots of Speed
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Axe
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Prying Blade
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Bonesplitter
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
-18%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
11%inclusion28 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Kor Halberd
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Suit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Bone Saw
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
35%inclusion94 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
29%inclusion78 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
28%inclusion73 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Flaming Fist
25%inclusion67 decks265 decks
23%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion59 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion56 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion52 decks265 decks
18%synergy
Sticky Fingers
19%inclusion51 decks265 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion49 decks265 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion38 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion35 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Gift
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.0%inclusion16 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
19%inclusion51 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion171 decks265 decks
33%synergy
Axgard Armory
49%inclusion129 decks265 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion127 decks265 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion126 decks265 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion88 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion33 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion216 decks265 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion201 decks265 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
58%inclusion155 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion86 decks265 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion76 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion72 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion24 decks265 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Cluestone
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
-8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.7%inclusion15 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion264 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion264 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion224 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
55%inclusion145 decks265 decks
16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
46%inclusion122 decks265 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion114 decks265 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion101 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion97 decks265 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion96 decks265 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion96 decks265 decks
-28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion79 decks265 decks
-26%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
28%inclusion73 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion60 decks265 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion58 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion50 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion39 decks265 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion39 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion37 decks265 decks
-28%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion32 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Stone Quarry
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
4%synergy