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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.3%inclusion3 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Dimension X
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion524 decks562 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion483 decks562 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion479 decks562 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion386 decks562 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
75%inclusion421 decks562 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion385 decks562 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion383 decks562 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion368 decks562 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion335 decks562 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion359 decks562 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion445 decks562 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion420 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Sunforger
62%inclusion348 decks562 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
61%inclusion344 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion336 decks562 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion327 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion327 decks562 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion317 decks562 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion310 decks562 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion307 decks562 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion214 decks562 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion150 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion133 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion88 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion85 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion81 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion49 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion48 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
52%inclusion291 decks562 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion255 decks562 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion242 decks562 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion214 decks562 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion213 decks562 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion186 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion169 decks562 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion109 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion158 decks562 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion153 decks562 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion149 decks562 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion128 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion127 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion127 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion125 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion114 decks562 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion112 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion108 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion97 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion103 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion97 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion96 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion91 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion91 decks562 decks
15%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion72 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion46 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion71 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion63 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Rabbit Battery
10%inclusion55 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion54 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.1%inclusion51 decks562 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.9%inclusion50 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.4%inclusion47 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.4%inclusion47 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
8.0%inclusion45 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.5%inclusion42 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion37 decks538 decks
-6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion232 decks562 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion217 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion195 decks562 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion175 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion162 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion140 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion117 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion101 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion92 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion88 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion73 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion68 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion67 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion63 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion60 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion59 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion50 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion56 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion48 decks517 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.3%inclusion52 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion51 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion48 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion48 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion44 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.6%inclusion37 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion36 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion34 decks538 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion34 decks562 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion34 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion16 decks281 decks
1%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.2%inclusion29 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.2%inclusion29 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion166 decks562 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion162 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion114 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion101 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion83 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion66 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion64 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion52 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.9%inclusion50 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.8%inclusion44 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
7.3%inclusion41 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion38 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.3%inclusion33 decks527 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.0%inclusion34 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion305 decks562 decks
48%synergy
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion298 decks562 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion270 decks562 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion264 decks562 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion263 decks562 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion254 decks562 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion243 decks562 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion236 decks562 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion209 decks562 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion198 decks562 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion194 decks562 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion191 decks562 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion118 decks359 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion182 decks562 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion164 decks530 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion172 decks562 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion169 decks562 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion167 decks562 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion165 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion105 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
29%inclusion161 decks562 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion99 decks350 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion141 decks562 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion132 decks562 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion128 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion127 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion99 decks444 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion125 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion104 decks472 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion119 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion114 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion104 decks530 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion107 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion105 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion104 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
18%inclusion102 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion102 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion99 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion98 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion98 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion87 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion92 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion58 decks357 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion83 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion80 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion57 decks409 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion73 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion72 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion59 decks472 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion70 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
53%inclusion300 decks562 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion226 decks562 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion170 decks562 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion105 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion81 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion69 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion65 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion63 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.7%inclusion49 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.4%inclusion41 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion45 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion41 decks562 decks
3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion31 decks515 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
5.3%inclusion30 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion98 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion75 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion356 decks562 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion287 decks562 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion260 decks562 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion250 decks562 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion208 decks562 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion157 decks562 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion131 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion127 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion123 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion78 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion68 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion65 decks562 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion61 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion58 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion58 decks562 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.4%inclusion45 decks534 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion45 decks562 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.0%inclusion45 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.9%inclusion33 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Spires
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion519 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion427 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion262 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion259 decks562 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion135 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion104 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion89 decks562 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion61 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion76 decks562 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion54 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.7%inclusion49 decks562 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.5%inclusion48 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion41 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion545 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion542 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion511 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion370 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion356 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion289 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion267 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion253 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion209 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion208 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion193 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion183 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion181 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion166 decks562 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion140 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion124 decks562 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion114 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion89 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion104 decks562 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion102 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion96 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion90 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion89 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion86 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion84 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion68 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion67 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion67 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion67 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion67 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion61 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion55 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.1%inclusion51 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.7%inclusion49 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.4%inclusion26 decks310 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
8.4%inclusion47 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion45 decks562 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion44 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.5%inclusion42 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion41 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion41 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion38 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion37 decks538 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.6%inclusion37 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion37 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.4%inclusion36 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion34 decks562 decks
-1%synergy