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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Hexing Squelcher
3.4%inclusion3 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Curious Colossus
1.1%inclusion1 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion282 decks295 decks
84%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion251 decks295 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion268 decks295 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion238 decks295 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion236 decks295 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion228 decks295 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion241 decks295 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion202 decks295 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion201 decks295 decks
58%synergy
Commander's Plate
63%inclusion187 decks295 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion246 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion217 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion203 decks295 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion193 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion191 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion173 decks295 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion172 decks295 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion171 decks295 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion169 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion168 decks295 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion210 decks295 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion148 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion140 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion106 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion88 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion77 decks295 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion65 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion164 decks295 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion162 decks295 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion148 decks295 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion106 decks247 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion119 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion112 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion111 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion102 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion100 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion90 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion86 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion86 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion79 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
23%inclusion67 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion60 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion48 decks294 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion48 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion43 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Fervent Champion
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion158 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion118 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion109 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion106 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion96 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion91 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion32 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion86 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion69 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion165 decks295 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion164 decks295 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion164 decks295 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion162 decks295 decks
45%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion139 decks295 decks
37%synergy
Thran Power Suit
47%inclusion138 decks295 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion128 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion105 decks243 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion116 decks294 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion116 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
39%inclusion114 decks295 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion109 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion103 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion102 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion100 decks295 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion97 decks295 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion86 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion85 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion83 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion79 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion70 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion69 decks294 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion57 decks246 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion68 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion61 decks291 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion60 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion57 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion50 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion48 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion30 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion139 decks295 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion115 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion78 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion18 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion163 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion145 decks295 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion140 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion121 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion109 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion104 decks295 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion103 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion94 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion92 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion48 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion43 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
-9%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion281 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion222 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion145 decks295 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion136 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion104 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion99 decks295 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion287 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion283 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion270 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion218 decks295 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion205 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion179 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion173 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion161 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion144 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion124 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion122 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion102 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion86 decks295 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion83 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion70 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion57 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion48 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
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