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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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Skateboard
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Quintessential Katana
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion89 decks93 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion80 decks93 decks
81%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion78 decks93 decks
75%synergy
Open the Armory
87%inclusion81 decks93 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion82 decks93 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
81%inclusion75 decks93 decks
71%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion70 decks93 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion63 decks93 decks
62%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion78 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion68 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion65 decks93 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion62 decks93 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
55%synergy
Land Tax
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
59%inclusion55 decks93 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
48%synergy
Lion Sash
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Leonin Abunas
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Giver of Runes
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Relic Seeker
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Hushbringer
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Tithe
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Argivian Find
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Ravnica at War
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Gift of Estates
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Redress Fate
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
51%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Thran Power Suit
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Robe of Stars
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
-32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Godsend
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Rule of Law
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Stony Silence
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion76 decks93 decks
55%synergy
Buried Ruin
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
44%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Command Beacon
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cathedral of War
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-16%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion88 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion91 decks93 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
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