Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain (Commander) - Budget Auras

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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MTGStocks
Moment of Reckoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fix What's Broken
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silverquill Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Forum Filibuster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
86%inclusion91 decks106 decks
77%synergy
Ethereal Armor
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
71%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
74%inclusion78 decks106 decks
70%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
64%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
65%inclusion69 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Sage's Reverie
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
59%synergy
Chains of Custody
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
59%inclusion63 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Staggering Insight
59%inclusion63 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Combat Research
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
55%synergy
Winds of Rath
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
52%synergy
Hyena Umbra
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Curiosity
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Starnheim Courser
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
-23%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Transcendent Envoy
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Doomwake Giant
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Entity Tracker
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Starfield Mystic
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Glyph Elemental
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
27%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Hero of Iroas
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Umbra Mystic
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Indebted Spirit
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Shrike Force
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Nyxborn Unicorn
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Optimistic Scavenger
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Skyknight Squire
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Loyal Inventor
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Grim Guardian
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Armguard Familiar
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Invisible Stalker
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Void Rend
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-29%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Fumble
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Hindering Light
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Refute
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-18%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Protection Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Retether
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Biorganic Carapace
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Phantom Blade
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Drossclaw
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Riddles
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Sword
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Cranial Plating
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Barbed Bloodletter
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Mandibular Kite
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Gold Pan
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Kemba's Banner
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Glimmer Lens
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Plate Armor
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Thief's Knife
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Barbed Spike
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Batterbone
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Blade
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Glider Staff
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Foot Chopper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bespoke Bō
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Costume Closet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Essence Reliquary
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Holy Avenger
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Glasswing Grace
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Aqueous Form
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Twisted Embrace
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Eel Umbra
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Nerd Rage
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Feather of Flight
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Righteous Authority
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Rune of Flight
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Dog Umbra
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Faith Unbroken
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Rune of Mortality
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Gift
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Timely Ward
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Light of Promise
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Curious Obsession
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Battle Mastery
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Chorale of the Void
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Thirst
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Ordeal of Heliod
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Flight of Fancy
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Mortal Obstinacy
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Traveler's Cloak
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Infiltrator's Magemark
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Curator's Ward
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Astral Wingspan
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Tempest Technique
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Scourgemark
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Due Diligence
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Destiny
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Invocation of Saint Traft
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Dimensional Exile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Umbra
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion91 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion106 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion106 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion105 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion89 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
65%inclusion69 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
55%inclusion58 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Foot Headquarters
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
University Campus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-28%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Esper Panorama
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy