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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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Roads Go Ever, Ever On
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steelshaper's Gift
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Open the Armory
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Cloudsteel Kirin
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Lion Sash
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Leonin Abunas
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Silent Arbiter
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Starnheim Courser
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Relic Seeker
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Hushbringer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Dawn Charm
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Erode
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Tithe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Gods Willing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ravnica at War
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Robe of Stars
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Resurrection Orb
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
O-Naginata
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lost Jitte
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Karmic Justice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Rule of Law
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
34%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Command Beacon
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Monumental Henge
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cathedral of War
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kor Haven
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Karoo
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
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