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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Sunforger
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Nettlecyst
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Armory Paladin
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Selfless Samurai
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Oblation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Rebel Salvo
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Divine Reckoning
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
The Irencrag
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy