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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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Hard-Won Jitte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Commander's Plate
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Hushbringer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Gingerbrute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Calamity's Wake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Super State
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
High Noon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
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