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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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Moxfield
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Improvised Arsenal
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.7%inclusion1 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
0.4%inclusion1 decks232 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion530 decks570 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion492 decks570 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion484 decks570 decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
76%inclusion431 decks570 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion392 decks570 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion393 decks570 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion384 decks570 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion373 decks570 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion339 decks570 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion368 decks570 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion450 decks570 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion425 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion352 decks570 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion351 decks570 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion343 decks570 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion338 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion336 decks570 decks
41%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion323 decks570 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion314 decks570 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion313 decks570 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion220 decks570 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion150 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion136 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion87 decks570 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion87 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion81 decks570 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion52 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion49 decks570 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.2%inclusion41 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion39 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion313 decks570 decks
48%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
52%inclusion297 decks570 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion257 decks570 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion252 decks570 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion218 decks570 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion216 decks570 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion191 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
31%inclusion118 decks378 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion171 decks570 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion158 decks570 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion152 decks570 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion148 decks570 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion133 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion129 decks570 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion128 decks570 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion127 decks570 decks
16%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion116 decks570 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion114 decks570 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion113 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion103 decks543 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion107 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion100 decks570 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion97 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion94 decks570 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion93 decks570 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion72 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
12%inclusion71 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion46 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion66 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion57 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.5%inclusion54 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.3%inclusion53 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.8%inclusion50 decks570 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.6%inclusion49 decks570 decks
-5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.5%inclusion32 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.4%inclusion48 decks570 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
8.4%inclusion48 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.1%inclusion46 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion44 decks570 decks
-6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.4%inclusion42 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.2%inclusion41 decks570 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion39 decks552 decks
-6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.0%inclusion40 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.0%inclusion40 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.0%inclusion40 decks570 decks
0%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.7%inclusion38 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.3%inclusion36 decks570 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.1%inclusion35 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion238 decks570 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion216 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion200 decks570 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion175 decks570 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion168 decks570 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion147 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion123 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion101 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion95 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion95 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion75 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion68 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion67 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion64 decks570 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion60 decks570 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion53 decks507 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion59 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion57 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.5%inclusion54 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion53 decks570 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
8.6%inclusion49 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion47 decks570 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.9%inclusion45 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion44 decks570 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion44 decks570 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.5%inclusion43 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.7%inclusion38 decks570 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion35 decks552 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion36 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion23 decks369 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.1%inclusion35 decks570 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion34 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.3%inclusion30 decks570 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.3%inclusion30 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.3%inclusion30 decks570 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion169 decks570 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion168 decks570 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion120 decks570 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion105 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion86 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion68 decks570 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion65 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion53 decks570 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.8%inclusion50 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion44 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
7.4%inclusion42 decks570 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion42 decks570 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion39 decks552 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion38 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion35 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.0%inclusion34 decks570 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion305 decks570 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion274 decks570 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion273 decks570 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion271 decks570 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion258 decks570 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion247 decks570 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion242 decks570 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion213 decks570 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
36%inclusion203 decks570 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion198 decks570 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion192 decks570 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion125 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion183 decks570 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion172 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion173 decks570 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion171 decks570 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion170 decks570 decks
27%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion166 decks570 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion166 decks570 decks
0%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion109 decks376 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion103 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion141 decks570 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion136 decks570 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion103 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion128 decks570 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion107 decks486 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion125 decks570 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion124 decks570 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion121 decks570 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion113 decks570 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion107 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion108 decks570 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion106 decks570 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion106 decks570 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion103 decks570 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion100 decks570 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion100 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion99 decks570 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion93 decks543 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion97 decks570 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion61 decks371 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion92 decks570 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion85 decks570 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion59 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion78 decks570 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion75 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion74 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion62 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion70 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion69 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
54%inclusion305 decks570 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion226 decks570 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion170 decks570 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion105 decks570 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion83 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion70 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion67 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion62 decks570 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.8%inclusion50 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.3%inclusion42 decks505 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.2%inclusion47 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.1%inclusion46 decks570 decks
2%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.2%inclusion41 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion40 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.2%inclusion33 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
5.3%inclusion30 decks570 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion98 decks570 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion77 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion361 decks570 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion290 decks570 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion264 decks570 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion253 decks570 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion212 decks570 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion163 decks570 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
24%inclusion139 decks570 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion134 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion123 decks570 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion79 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion69 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion68 decks570 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion61 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion60 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion58 decks570 decks
-9%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.4%inclusion48 decks570 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.2%inclusion45 decks548 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.9%inclusion45 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.5%inclusion43 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion42 decks570 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.1%inclusion35 decks570 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion34 decks570 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Spires
6.0%inclusion34 decks570 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion19 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion526 decks570 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion434 decks570 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion268 decks570 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion264 decks570 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion139 decks570 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion105 decks570 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion91 decks570 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion79 decks570 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion62 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion55 decks570 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.6%inclusion49 decks570 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion48 decks570 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
8.4%inclusion48 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion40 decks570 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.5%inclusion37 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion553 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion549 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion521 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion379 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion364 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion299 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion272 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion258 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion214 decks570 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion212 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion195 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion184 decks570 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion183 decks570 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion165 decks570 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion147 decks552 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion125 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion95 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion115 decks570 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion111 decks570 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion105 decks570 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion95 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion91 decks570 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion90 decks570 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion89 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion87 decks570 decks
-4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion70 decks570 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion69 decks570 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion69 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion69 decks570 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion67 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion62 decks570 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion56 decks570 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion52 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.8%inclusion50 decks570 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.6%inclusion28 decks324 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion49 decks570 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.1%inclusion46 decks570 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion44 decks570 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion43 decks570 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion42 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.4%inclusion42 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion39 decks552 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion39 decks552 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion40 decks570 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.8%inclusion39 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion39 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion38 decks570 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion37 decks570 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion34 decks570 decks
-1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.8%inclusion33 decks570 decks
0%synergy