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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
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Commander's Plate
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Urza's Saga
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Deflecting Swat
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Welder
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Wear // Tear
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Day
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
53%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Godsend
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Forge Anew
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Great Furnace
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Armory
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Plateau
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-32%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
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