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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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Long-Lost Lances
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sting, Bilbo's Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Mind Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Shadowspear
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Commander's Plate
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Thran Power Suit
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Mithril Coat
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Leonin Abunas
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Claim Jumper
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Gold Myr
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Dawn's Truce
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Erode
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Invisible Force Field
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fateful Absence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Brave the Elements
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Single Combat
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Divine Reckoning
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Recommission
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Robe of Stars
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Argentum Armor
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Plate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Resurrection Orb
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-44%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Entangler
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Idolized
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
41%synergy
War Room
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Command Beacon
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Kor Haven
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-0%synergy
Cathedral of War
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
The Fair Basilica
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Karoo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-0%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
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