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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.
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
3.5%inclusion6 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.1%inclusion4 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Dimension X
2.5%inclusion3 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.2%inclusion2 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Raphael's Technique
0.3%inclusion1 decks295 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion717 decks770 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion677 decks770 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion686 decks770 decks
77%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion600 decks770 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion646 decks770 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion659 decks770 decks
68%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion594 decks770 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion589 decks770 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion601 decks770 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion539 decks770 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion656 decks770 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion614 decks770 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion573 decks770 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion560 decks770 decks
54%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion517 decks770 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion515 decks770 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion500 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion497 decks770 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion493 decks770 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion487 decks770 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion642 decks770 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion571 decks770 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion523 decks770 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion420 decks770 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion367 decks770 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion367 decks770 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion354 decks770 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion339 decks770 decks
38%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion324 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
35%inclusion269 decks770 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
57%inclusion271 decks477 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion400 decks770 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion398 decks770 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion360 decks770 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
46%inclusion352 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion350 decks770 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
41%inclusion317 decks770 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion288 decks770 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion250 decks770 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
32%inclusion247 decks770 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion238 decks770 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion235 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion227 decks770 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion204 decks770 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion198 decks770 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion193 decks770 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
22%inclusion167 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion166 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion159 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion138 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion136 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion135 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
17%inclusion130 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion114 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion115 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion110 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion109 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion108 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion107 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion104 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion103 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion67 decks520 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion95 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion82 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion81 decks770 decks
-4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion77 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion74 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion71 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.3%inclusion64 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.3%inclusion56 decks770 decks
-7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.9%inclusion53 decks770 decks
-3%synergy
Hushbringer
6.9%inclusion53 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.8%inclusion52 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
6.6%inclusion51 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.1%inclusion47 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
6.1%inclusion47 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.1%inclusion47 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.0%inclusion46 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.9%inclusion28 decks476 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
56%inclusion428 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion344 decks770 decks
26%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion323 decks770 decks
21%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion287 decks770 decks
32%synergy
Pyroblast
32%inclusion250 decks770 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion244 decks770 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion228 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion215 decks770 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion158 decks770 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion142 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion117 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion128 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion126 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion125 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion110 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion53 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion109 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion93 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion92 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion87 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion85 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion84 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion74 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
9.2%inclusion71 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion63 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion62 decks770 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion62 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion54 decks770 decks
-10%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.0%inclusion54 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.9%inclusion53 decks770 decks
-12%synergy
Get Lost
6.8%inclusion52 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.7%inclusion50 decks745 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
6.6%inclusion51 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.5%inclusion50 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.5%inclusion50 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.2%inclusion48 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion41 decks745 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.5%inclusion42 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion39 decks770 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion39 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion277 decks770 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion201 decks770 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion174 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion125 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion98 decks770 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion78 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion76 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.5%inclusion73 decks770 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion67 decks770 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.6%inclusion66 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.8%inclusion60 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.4%inclusion49 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion46 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion39 decks745 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
61%inclusion288 decks472 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion453 decks770 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion417 decks770 decks
36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
51%inclusion389 decks770 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion366 decks770 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion338 decks770 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion312 decks728 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion306 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion303 decks770 decks
32%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion292 decks770 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion276 decks770 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion255 decks770 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion252 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion241 decks770 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion224 decks770 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion223 decks770 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion132 decks477 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion199 decks770 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion178 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion100 decks456 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion156 decks728 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion115 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion92 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion152 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion122 decks630 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion148 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion140 decks770 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion130 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion126 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion117 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion109 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion111 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion110 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion110 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion103 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion102 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion100 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion94 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion93 decks770 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion92 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion86 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion84 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion83 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion83 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion81 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion74 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.2%inclusion71 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
9.2%inclusion71 decks770 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
9.1%inclusion70 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.6%inclusion66 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
58%inclusion444 decks770 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion347 decks770 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion290 decks770 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion150 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion143 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion134 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion133 decks770 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion116 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion96 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion70 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.0%inclusion69 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion68 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion61 decks770 decks
4%synergy
High Noon
7.0%inclusion54 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.7%inclusion44 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.1%inclusion39 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion187 decks770 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.9%inclusion33 decks416 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion328 decks770 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
42%inclusion326 decks770 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion320 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion316 decks770 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion296 decks770 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion294 decks770 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion198 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
23%inclusion179 decks770 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion170 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion153 decks770 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion129 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion94 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion88 decks739 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion89 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion81 decks770 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion76 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
8.8%inclusion68 decks770 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion66 decks770 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.6%inclusion66 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion63 decks770 decks
-11%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion55 decks743 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.3%inclusion56 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.2%inclusion48 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.5%inclusion42 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion748 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
84%inclusion645 decks770 decks
79%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion612 decks770 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion595 decks770 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion357 decks770 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion290 decks770 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion268 decks770 decks
32%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion222 decks770 decks
-22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion170 decks770 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion162 decks770 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion112 decks578 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion139 decks770 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion83 decks770 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.5%inclusion73 decks770 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.2%inclusion71 decks770 decks
-15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.0%inclusion69 decks770 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.0%inclusion54 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion714 decks770 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion701 decks770 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion699 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion691 decks770 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion647 decks770 decks
55%synergy
Plateau
79%inclusion609 decks770 decks
67%synergy
Spectator Seating
77%inclusion595 decks770 decks
38%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion524 decks770 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion385 decks770 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion377 decks770 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion371 decks770 decks
42%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
47%inclusion359 decks770 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion335 decks770 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion323 decks770 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion306 decks770 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion298 decks770 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion292 decks770 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion287 decks770 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion279 decks770 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion259 decks770 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion243 decks770 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion240 decks770 decks
26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion225 decks770 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion200 decks770 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion139 decks578 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion173 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion164 decks770 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion118 decks770 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion110 decks744 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion112 decks770 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion101 decks770 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion77 decks770 decks
-34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion74 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion71 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.2%inclusion71 decks770 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion62 decks770 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion61 decks770 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion61 decks770 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.9%inclusion61 decks770 decks
-30%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.8%inclusion60 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion57 decks770 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.1%inclusion47 decks770 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion42 decks738 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
5.6%inclusion43 decks770 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion39 decks745 decks
-1%synergy