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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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Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Urza's Saga
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Open the Armory
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
72%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Sunforger
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Silence
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Jeska's Will
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Moon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Emeria
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fervent Champion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Pyroblast
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Orim's Chant
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Angel's Grace
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Final Fortune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Loran's Escape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Chance for Glory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Magnetic Theft
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Blast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Last Chance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Warrior's Oath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Accorder's Shield
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Fighter Class
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Blood Moon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Deafening Silence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
High Noon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Guild Artisan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Stony Silence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Great Furnace
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Mox Opal
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plateau
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
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