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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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Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
84%synergy
Open the Armory
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
81%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
69%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Shadowspear
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Stonehewer Giant
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Lion Sash
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Abunas
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Grand Abolisher
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Starnheim Courser
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Leonin Shikari
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Tithe
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Comeuppance
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Ravnica at War
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Redress Fate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Search for Glory
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Robe of Stars
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Plate
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-35%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Resurrection Orb
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
O-Naginata
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Share
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Nevermore
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
50%synergy
War Room
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Command Beacon
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Cathedral of War
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Desert of the True
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Caves
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Karoo
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
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