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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
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion73 decks87 decks
73%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion72 decks87 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion74 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
60%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion69 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
58%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Fighter Class
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Fervent Champion
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Amy Rose
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Abunas
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Hushbringer
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Wear // Tear
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power...
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
29%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
The Irencrag
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion83 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
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