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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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Soul Immolation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Curious Colossus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Open the Armory
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Slash the Ranks
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Hero's Blade
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Sunforger
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Relic Seeker
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kor Blademaster
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fervent Champion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chance for Glory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Infuriate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fateful Absence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Wisecrack
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Depopulate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
One Last Job
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Renegade Tactics
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Argentum Armor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Fireshrieker
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Plate Armor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Greataxe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Worldslayer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Axe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Prying Blade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Godsend
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Fighter Class
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Timely Ward
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Hyena Umbra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
On Serra's Wings
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tavern Brawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Super State
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Steel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Caves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Grange
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Lorehold Campus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Gate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Naya Panorama
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cliffgate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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