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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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Hexing Squelcher
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Evershrike's Gift
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion154 decks168 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion151 decks168 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion148 decks168 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
74%inclusion125 decks168 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion131 decks168 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion123 decks168 decks
61%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
71%inclusion119 decks168 decks
58%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion110 decks168 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion118 decks168 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion115 decks168 decks
55%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion141 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion133 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
72%inclusion121 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion116 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion115 decks168 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion108 decks168 decks
53%synergy
Basilisk Collar
64%inclusion108 decks168 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
61%inclusion103 decks168 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion100 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion97 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion93 decks168 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion88 decks168 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Armory Paladin
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion96 decks168 decks
51%synergy
Nettlecyst
52%inclusion88 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion88 decks168 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion87 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion84 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion78 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion57 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion64 decks168 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion57 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion75 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion113 decks168 decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
60%inclusion100 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion68 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion161 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion136 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion163 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion161 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion159 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion128 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion123 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion96 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion93 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion84 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion64 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
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