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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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11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8.6xlift
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71%inclusion260 decks365 decks
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70%inclusion257 decks365 decks
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66%inclusion240 decks365 decks
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8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
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5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
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32%inclusion116 decks365 decks
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Leonin Abunas
37%inclusion135 decks365 decks
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Batterbone
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
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Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion33 decks268 decks
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Prowler's Helm
23%inclusion83 decks365 decks
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Cloudsteel Kirin
48%inclusion174 decks365 decks
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Indomitable Archangel
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
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Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion185 decks365 decks
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Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion182 decks365 decks
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Lion Sash
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Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion119 decks365 decks
1.3xlift
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion118 decks365 decks
6.2xlift
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion113 decks365 decks
9.0xlift
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion106 decks365 decks
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Stoneforge Mystic
28%inclusion101 decks365 decks
7.0xlift
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion100 decks365 decks
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Sun Titan
25%inclusion91 decks365 decks
1.2xlift
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion83 decks365 decks
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Kemba, Kha Enduring
21%inclusion78 decks365 decks
17xlift
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
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Silent Arbiter
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Kemba, Kha Regent
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Kíli the Resourceful
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Relic Seeker
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
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Mother of Runes
17%inclusion62 decks365 decks
1.3xlift
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion60 decks365 decks
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Cid, Freeflier Pilot
16%inclusion41 decks252 decks
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Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
11xlift
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion47 decks303 decks
6.9xlift
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Gold Myr
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
2.2xlift
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
4.7xlift
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
6.6xlift
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
15xlift
Loyal Warhound
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
0.6xlift
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
0.7xlift
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
5.3xlift
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
0.5xlift
Giver of Runes
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
1.7xlift
Jhoira's Familiar
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
4.1xlift
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
5.5xlift
Burnished Hart
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
1.6xlift
Oreskos Explorer
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
2.1xlift
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4.9xlift
Armory Automaton
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
14xlift
Weathered Wayfarer
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
0.7xlift
Brass Squire
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
5.0xlift
Claim Jumper
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
0.7xlift
Ironclad Slayer
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
6.0xlift
Heavenly Blademaster
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
6.7xlift
Dáin, Lord of the Iron Hills
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5.2xlift
Weapons Vendor
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
3.3xlift
Zack Fair
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
1.5xlift
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
0.7xlift
Instants
Path to Exile
62%inclusion227 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Dispatch
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7.2xlift
Generous Gift
42%inclusion154 decks365 decks
1.1xlift
Loran's Escape
38%inclusion137 decks365 decks
4.7xlift
Disenchant
29%inclusion105 decks365 decks
1.7xlift
Blacksmith's Skill
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3.5xlift
Rebuff the Wicked
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2.0xlift
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion82 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Return to Dust
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
1.8xlift
Reprieve
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0.8xlift
Dawn Charm
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1.8xlift
Sejiri Shelter
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1.1xlift
Valorous Stance
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Dawn's Truce
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1.1xlift
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
1.8xlift
Gods Willing
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Mana Tithe
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1.0xlift
Restoration Magic
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0.9xlift
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
0.6xlift
Your Temple Is Under Attack
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
0.9xlift
Brave the Elements
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
0.6xlift
Condemn
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
1.8xlift
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
0.7xlift
Resistance Reunited
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
13xlift
Akroma's Will
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0.4xlift
Erode
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0.7xlift
Shelter
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
1.8xlift
Apostle's Blessing
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4.6xlift
Clever Concealment
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0.6xlift
Get Lost
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1.0xlift
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Open the Armory
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7.0xlift
Single Combat
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9.3xlift
Steelshaper's Gift
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9.1xlift
Slash the Ranks
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15xlift
Divine Reckoning
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7.6xlift
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion79 decks365 decks
1.4xlift
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
5.1xlift
Austere Command
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
0.6xlift
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
4.0xlift
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
0.9xlift
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
1.2xlift
Ravnica at War
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
1.1xlift
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
1.4xlift
Farewell
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Wrath of God
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
0.9xlift
Unfinished Business
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
5.7xlift
Vanquish the Horde
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Redress Fate
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
14xlift
Mass Calcify
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
0.5xlift
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
3.7xlift
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
54%inclusion198 decks365 decks
15xlift
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion193 decks365 decks
3.6xlift
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion188 decks365 decks
17xlift
Argentum Armor
51%inclusion187 decks365 decks
18xlift
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion183 decks365 decks
7.5xlift
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion177 decks365 decks
5.6xlift
Haunted Cloak
44%inclusion160 decks365 decks
10xlift
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion158 decks365 decks
2.1xlift
Hero's Heirloom
42%inclusion154 decks365 decks
18xlift
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion153 decks365 decks
12xlift
Rogue's Gloves
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
13xlift
Whispersilk Cloak
39%inclusion143 decks365 decks
10xlift
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion137 decks365 decks
16xlift
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion124 decks365 decks
12xlift
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion117 decks365 decks
10xlift
Shadowspear
31%inclusion113 decks365 decks
5.7xlift
Commander's Plate
31%inclusion113 decks365 decks
4.4xlift
Celestial Armor
30%inclusion108 decks357 decks
7.7xlift
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion103 decks365 decks
10xlift
Robe of Stars
28%inclusion102 decks365 decks
8.8xlift
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion102 decks365 decks
12xlift
Mask of Avacyn
27%inclusion100 decks365 decks
14xlift
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
4.0xlift
Sword of Feast and Famine
26%inclusion95 decks365 decks
8.5xlift
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion93 decks365 decks
9.1xlift
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion92 decks365 decks
13xlift
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion88 decks365 decks
5.5xlift
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion82 decks365 decks
6.6xlift
Sword of Fire and Ice
21%inclusion78 decks365 decks
8.1xlift
Buster Sword
20%inclusion50 decks249 decks
4.8xlift
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion60 decks307 decks
10xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion71 decks365 decks
1.4xlift
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion71 decks365 decks
8.0xlift
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
3.7xlift
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
9.3xlift
Genji Glove
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
5.7xlift
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion62 decks365 decks
8.9xlift
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion61 decks365 decks
0.3xlift
Strata Scythe
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
15xlift
Short Bow
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
15xlift
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion39 decks245 decks
6.9xlift
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
12xlift
Forebear's Blade
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
14xlift
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
5.4xlift
Godsend
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
7.2xlift
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
12xlift
Plate Armor
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
7.8xlift
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
7.4xlift
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
5.4xlift
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion151 decks365 decks
6.8xlift
All That Glitters
41%inclusion148 decks365 decks
4.0xlift
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
5.6xlift
Forge Anew
39%inclusion141 decks365 decks
10xlift
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion79 decks365 decks
1.4xlift
Land Tax
21%inclusion75 decks365 decks
1.1xlift
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion58 decks365 decks
1.1xlift
Gift of Immortality
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
1.8xlift
Spirit Mantle
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
1.1xlift
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
0.4xlift
Smuggler's Share
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
0.9xlift
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Armored Ascension
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Super-Soldier Serum
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2.8xlift
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
16xlift
The Eternal Wanderer
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion260 decks365 decks
2.6xlift
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion172 decks365 decks
6.2xlift
War Room
33%inclusion119 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Monumental Henge
32%inclusion115 decks365 decks
2.4xlift
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion79 decks365 decks
1.8xlift
Ancient Den
17%inclusion62 decks365 decks
4.0xlift
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion60 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion54 decks365 decks
4.6xlift
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
0.5xlift
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
1.4xlift
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
0.7xlift
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
1.7xlift
Command Beacon
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
2.7xlift
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
0.6xlift
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
0.6xlift
Idyllic Grange
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
0.7xlift
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Cathedral of War
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
7.3xlift
Drifting Meadow
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
1.1xlift
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
2.6xlift
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
1.7xlift
Roadside Reliquary
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
2.1xlift
Darksteel Citadel
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
2.3xlift
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
0.3xlift
Mistveil Plains
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
0.2xlift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion304 decks365 decks
1.1xlift
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion235 decks365 decks
1.2xlift
Mind Stone
46%inclusion168 decks365 decks
1.5xlift
Marble Diamond
32%inclusion115 decks365 decks
1.4xlift
The Irencrag
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
10xlift
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
1.6xlift
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
1.4xlift
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion35 decks307 decks
5.8xlift
Thran Dynamo
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
2.0xlift
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
1.3xlift
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
1.9xlift
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
0.8xlift
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion360 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion140 decks365 decks
1.3xlift
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
1.1xlift
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
5.7xlift
Opal Palace
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
3.4xlift
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
0.5xlift
Command Tower
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
1.5xlift
Demolition Field
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
1.0xlift
Plaza of Heroes
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
2.5xlift
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
1.3xlift
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
0.7xlift
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
0.3xlift
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