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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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Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Open the Armory
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Rogue's Passage
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Land Tax
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Leonin Abunas
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Lion Sash
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Grand Abolisher
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Mother of Runes
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Silent Arbiter
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Leonin Shikari
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Enduring Innocence
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Tithe
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Comeuppance
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Armageddon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Search for Glory
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Robe of Stars
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-33%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Resurrection Orb
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Smuggler's Share
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Nevermore
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
51%synergy
War Room
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Command Beacon
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cathedral of War
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Kor Haven
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Karoo
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Desert of the True
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Caves
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
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