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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Swordsman's Steel
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Invisible Force Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
79%inclusion303 decks383 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion303 decks383 decks
68%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
74%inclusion282 decks383 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion298 decks383 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
66%inclusion252 decks383 decks
61%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
66%inclusion252 decks383 decks
60%synergy
Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion243 decks383 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion263 decks383 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
51%inclusion197 decks383 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion200 decks383 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion304 decks383 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion270 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion239 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion232 decks383 decks
47%synergy
Argentum Armor
51%inclusion195 decks383 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion195 decks383 decks
32%synergy
Single Combat
50%inclusion193 decks383 decks
45%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion193 decks383 decks
42%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion192 decks383 decks
45%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
49%inclusion187 decks383 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion42 decks383 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.2%inclusion20 decks383 decks
-21%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
47%inclusion181 decks383 decks
43%synergy
Lion Sash
39%inclusion149 decks383 decks
33%synergy
Leonin Abunas
37%inclusion141 decks383 decks
35%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
32%inclusion124 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion118 decks383 decks
26%synergy
Starnheim Courser
31%inclusion117 decks383 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion107 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
28%inclusion106 decks383 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion102 decks383 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion99 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion92 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion86 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion86 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
22%inclusion83 decks383 decks
20%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
21%inclusion79 decks383 decks
18%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
21%inclusion79 decks383 decks
20%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
18%inclusion70 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Relic Seeker
18%inclusion69 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion67 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion62 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion58 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion37 decks263 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion53 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion53 decks383 decks
-20%synergy
Gold Myr
14%inclusion53 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion53 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
13%inclusion50 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion46 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion44 decks383 decks
-11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion41 decks383 decks
-8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
10%inclusion38 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion37 decks383 decks
-4%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
9.1%inclusion35 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.9%inclusion34 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
-9%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Brass Squire
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.4%inclusion32 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.8%inclusion30 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Armory Automaton
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.0%inclusion23 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Elder
5.2%inclusion20 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Zack Fair
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
45%inclusion174 decks383 decks
38%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion164 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
37%inclusion142 decks383 decks
30%synergy
Disenchant
28%inclusion106 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
25%inclusion95 decks383 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
22%inclusion86 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion82 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion68 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion66 decks383 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion65 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion63 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion60 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Gods Willing
12%inclusion47 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion45 decks374 decks
-2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion39 decks383 decks
-2%synergy
Brave the Elements
9.4%inclusion36 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.4%inclusion32 decks383 decks
-17%synergy
Condemn
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Shelter
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Resistance Reunited
6.8%inclusion26 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
-18%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.0%inclusion23 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Erode
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
5.2%inclusion20 decks383 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion144 decks383 decks
29%synergy
Slash the Ranks
34%inclusion132 decks383 decks
32%synergy
Divine Reckoning
34%inclusion129 decks383 decks
30%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion82 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
19%inclusion73 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion72 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion64 decks383 decks
-11%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion60 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Ravnica at War
13%inclusion50 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Estates
11%inclusion44 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion39 decks383 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion39 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Redress Fate
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion23 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Mass Calcify
6.0%inclusion23 decks383 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion23 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
5.5%inclusion21 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion183 decks383 decks
40%synergy
Haunted Cloak
42%inclusion161 decks383 decks
37%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion159 decks383 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion158 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
41%inclusion156 decks383 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
40%inclusion154 decks383 decks
38%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
39%inclusion149 decks383 decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion147 decks383 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion136 decks383 decks
33%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
33%inclusion128 decks383 decks
32%synergy
Celestial Armor
31%inclusion99 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion119 decks383 decks
26%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
30%inclusion116 decks383 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion110 decks383 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion110 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
28%inclusion106 decks383 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion103 decks383 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion102 decks383 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion99 decks383 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion98 decks383 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion97 decks383 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion93 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion93 decks383 decks
21%synergy
Prowler's Helm
23%inclusion89 decks383 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion82 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion77 decks383 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
20%inclusion77 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion76 decks383 decks
16%synergy
Strata Scythe
18%inclusion70 decks383 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion70 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion69 decks383 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion48 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion68 decks383 decks
-43%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion66 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Short Bow
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion59 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Plate Armor
15%inclusion57 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Forebear's Blade
15%inclusion57 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion55 decks383 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion54 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion54 decks383 decks
-11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion53 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Godsend
14%inclusion53 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
14%inclusion52 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
13%inclusion50 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
41%inclusion158 decks383 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion151 decks383 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion148 decks383 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
39%inclusion148 decks383 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion86 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion69 decks383 decks
-14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion63 decks383 decks
-0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.8%inclusion30 decks383 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.0%inclusion27 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.0%inclusion27 decks383 decks
-4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
-15%synergy
Armored Ascension
6.0%inclusion23 decks383 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.5%inclusion21 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion58 decks383 decks
14%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion37 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion275 decks383 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion170 decks383 decks
35%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion122 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
27%inclusion103 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion86 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion66 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion53 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
13%inclusion50 decks383 decks
-26%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion41 decks383 decks
-13%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion35 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion34 decks383 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion31 decks383 decks
-0%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.8%inclusion30 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Cathedral of War
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion22 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.5%inclusion21 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.5%inclusion21 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
5.2%inclusion20 decks383 decks
-0%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion20 decks383 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion325 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion248 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion178 decks383 decks
20%synergy
Marble Diamond
31%inclusion117 decks383 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
16%inclusion63 decks383 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion60 decks383 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion57 decks383 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion51 decks383 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.4%inclusion32 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.8%inclusion30 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
7.6%inclusion29 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion378 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion148 decks383 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion63 decks383 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion52 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion48 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
9.4%inclusion36 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion33 decks383 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.3%inclusion28 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
2%synergy
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