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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
Hard-Won Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
82%synergy
Commander's Plate
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
81%synergy
Urza's Saga
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Sunforger
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
56%synergy
Fighter Class
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Buster Sword
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Grand Abolisher
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Serra Ascendant
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Engineer
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Moon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Aven Interrupter
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Silence
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Idolized
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Blood Moon
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
High Noon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
83%synergy
Mox Opal
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Spectator Seating
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
33%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
-31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-36%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-33%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy