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Balan, Wandering Knight
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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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5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
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37%inclusion135 decks363 decks
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8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
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82%inclusion297 decks363 decks
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Swiftfoot Boots
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77%inclusion281 decks363 decks
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Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion266 decks363 decks
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion259 decks363 decks
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Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion254 decks363 decks
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Sword of Vengeance
66%inclusion239 decks363 decks
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Loxodon Warhammer
65%inclusion236 decks363 decks
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Path to Exile
63%inclusion229 decks363 decks
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10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
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51%inclusion185 decks363 decks
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Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion181 decks363 decks
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Lion Sash
41%inclusion149 decks363 decks
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Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion118 decks363 decks
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Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion117 decks363 decks
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion114 decks363 decks
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Bastion Protector
29%inclusion104 decks363 decks
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Indomitable Archangel
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Stonehewer Giant
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Stoneforge Mystic
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Sun Titan
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Codsworth, Handy Helper
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Kemba, Kha Enduring
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Danitha, Benalia's Hope
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Silent Arbiter
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Kemba, Kha Regent
18%inclusion67 decks363 decks
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Relic Seeker
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Mother of Runes
17%inclusion62 decks363 decks
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Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion61 decks363 decks
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Leonin Shikari
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Voyager Quickwelder
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Cid, Freeflier Pilot
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Esper Sentinel
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Gold Myr
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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
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Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
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Taj-Nar Swordsmith
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
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Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
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Loyal Warhound
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
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Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion46 decks363 decks
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Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
0.6xlift
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
0.5xlift
Adelbert Steiner
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
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Giver of Runes
8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
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Burnished Hart
8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
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Oreskos Explorer
8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
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Jhoira's Familiar
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
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Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
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Brass Squire
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
5.3xlift
Weathered Wayfarer
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
0.8xlift
Ironclad Slayer
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
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Armory Automaton
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
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Claim Jumper
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
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Heavenly Blademaster
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
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Leonin Elder
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
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Emeritus of Truce
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
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Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
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Dispatch
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Generous Gift
42%inclusion153 decks363 decks
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Loran's Escape
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Disenchant
29%inclusion107 decks363 decks
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Blacksmith's Skill
24%inclusion88 decks363 decks
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Rebuff the Wicked
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Stroke of Midnight
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Dawn Charm
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Reprieve
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Sejiri Shelter
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Valorous Stance
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Dawn's Truce
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Surge of Salvation
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Gods Willing
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Flawless Maneuver
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Mana Tithe
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Your Temple Is Under Attack
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Brave the Elements
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Restoration Magic
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Condemn
7.4%inclusion27 decks363 decks
1.8xlift
Resistance Reunited
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
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Akroma's Will
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Razorgrass Ambush
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Shelter
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Erode
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Apostle's Blessing
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Single Combat
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Steelshaper's Gift
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Slash the Ranks
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Divine Reckoning
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Secret Rendezvous
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1.4xlift
Promise of Loyalty
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Brilliant Restoration
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Austere Command
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0.6xlift
Cut a Deal
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0.9xlift
Sevinne's Reclamation
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1.1xlift
Ravnica at War
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1.1xlift
Gift of Estates
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1.5xlift
Wrath of God
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0.9xlift
Unfinished Business
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
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Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
0.7xlift
Redress Fate
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
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Mass Calcify
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
0.5xlift
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
3.7xlift
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Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion228 decks363 decks
14xlift
Masterwork of Ingenuity
54%inclusion197 decks363 decks
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Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion190 decks363 decks
3.5xlift
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion189 decks363 decks
17xlift
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion183 decks363 decks
7.5xlift
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion175 decks363 decks
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Haunted Cloak
44%inclusion158 decks363 decks
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Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion155 decks363 decks
2.0xlift
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion150 decks363 decks
12xlift
Hero's Heirloom
41%inclusion149 decks363 decks
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Rogue's Gloves
40%inclusion147 decks363 decks
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Whispersilk Cloak
39%inclusion142 decks363 decks
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Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion138 decks363 decks
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Nettlecyst
34%inclusion122 decks363 decks
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Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion115 decks363 decks
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Commander's Plate
31%inclusion113 decks363 decks
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Celestial Armor
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Shadowspear
31%inclusion111 decks363 decks
5.7xlift
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion105 decks363 decks
10xlift
Robe of Stars
28%inclusion103 decks363 decks
8.9xlift
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion100 decks363 decks
11xlift
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion98 decks363 decks
3.9xlift
Mask of Avacyn
27%inclusion98 decks363 decks
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Sword of Feast and Famine
27%inclusion97 decks363 decks
8.7xlift
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion91 decks363 decks
8.9xlift
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion90 decks363 decks
13xlift
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion88 decks363 decks
5.5xlift
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion81 decks363 decks
8.6xlift
Prowler's Helm
22%inclusion81 decks363 decks
19xlift
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion80 decks363 decks
6.5xlift
Buster Sword
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
4.8xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion71 decks363 decks
1.4xlift
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion71 decks363 decks
8.2xlift
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion68 decks363 decks
10xlift
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion55 decks299 decks
10xlift
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion66 decks363 decks
3.6xlift
Genji Glove
18%inclusion41 decks233 decks
5.6xlift
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion62 decks363 decks
0.3xlift
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion61 decks363 decks
9.1xlift
Strata Scythe
16%inclusion59 decks363 decks
15xlift
Short Bow
16%inclusion58 decks363 decks
15xlift
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion57 decks363 decks
12xlift
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
6.7xlift
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion55 decks363 decks
0.8xlift
Forebear's Blade
15%inclusion54 decks363 decks
14xlift
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
5.3xlift
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
12xlift
Godsend
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
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Plate Armor
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
7.9xlift
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
7.5xlift
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Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion150 decks363 decks
6.8xlift
All That Glitters
41%inclusion150 decks363 decks
4.0xlift
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion146 decks363 decks
5.5xlift
Forge Anew
39%inclusion142 decks363 decks
10xlift
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion78 decks363 decks
1.4xlift
Land Tax
20%inclusion74 decks363 decks
1.1xlift
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
1.1xlift
Spirit Mantle
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
1.1xlift
Smuggler's Share
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
0.9xlift
Gift of Immortality
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
1.7xlift
Authority of the Consuls
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
0.4xlift
Super-Soldier Serum
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3.0xlift
Blind Obedience
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
0.9xlift
Armored Ascension
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
0.8xlift
Monologue Tax
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
0.9xlift
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion56 decks363 decks
16xlift
The Eternal Wanderer
7.4%inclusion27 decks363 decks
1.0xlift
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion260 decks363 decks
2.6xlift
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion170 decks363 decks
6.2xlift
War Room
33%inclusion118 decks363 decks
1.0xlift
Monumental Henge
31%inclusion112 decks363 decks
2.4xlift
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion79 decks363 decks
1.8xlift
Ancient Den
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
3.9xlift
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion59 decks363 decks
1.0xlift
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
15%inclusion54 decks363 decks
0.5xlift
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion53 decks363 decks
4.6xlift
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion46 decks363 decks
0.7xlift
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
1.7xlift
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion42 decks363 decks
1.3xlift
Command Beacon
11%inclusion40 decks363 decks
2.7xlift
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
0.6xlift
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
0.6xlift
Idyllic Grange
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
0.7xlift
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
0.8xlift
Cathedral of War
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
6.5xlift
Drifting Meadow
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
1.0xlift
Homeward Path
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
2.9xlift
Roadside Reliquary
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
2.1xlift
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
1.6xlift
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
0.2xlift
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
0.3xlift
Darksteel Citadel
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
2.1xlift
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
0.8xlift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion302 decks363 decks
1.1xlift
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion235 decks363 decks
1.2xlift
Mind Stone
46%inclusion168 decks363 decks
1.5xlift
Marble Diamond
31%inclusion113 decks363 decks
1.4xlift
The Irencrag
15%inclusion55 decks363 decks
10xlift
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion53 decks363 decks
1.7xlift
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
1.0xlift
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion50 decks363 decks
1.4xlift
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion34 decks299 decks
5.8xlift
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
2.1xlift
Hedron Archive
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
1.9xlift
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
1.3xlift
Caged Sun
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
0.9xlift
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion358 decks363 decks
1.0xlift
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion137 decks363 decks
1.2xlift
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion58 decks363 decks
1.1xlift
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion52 decks363 decks
5.5xlift
Opal Palace
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
3.6xlift
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
0.5xlift
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
1.6xlift
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
1.0xlift
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
1.4xlift
Plaza of Heroes
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
2.4xlift
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
0.6xlift
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
0.3xlift
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