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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Commander's Plate
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Sunforger
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Fighter Class
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Jeska's Will
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Mana Vault
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Serra Ascendant
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Welder
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Moon
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Aven Interrupter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Wear // Tear
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Final Fortune
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
53%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Fishing Gear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Idolized
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Blood Moon
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
High Noon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Guild Artisan
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Den
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Mox Opal
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
80%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-26%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Spectator Seating
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Plateau
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-30%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-37%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-31%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy