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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion308 decks333 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion285 decks333 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion294 decks333 decks
74%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
74%inclusion248 decks333 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion255 decks333 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
67%inclusion222 decks333 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion226 decks333 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion229 decks333 decks
57%synergy
Buried Ruin
65%inclusion217 decks333 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion218 decks333 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion274 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion270 decks333 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion227 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion208 decks333 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion202 decks333 decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
60%inclusion200 decks333 decks
55%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
59%inclusion195 decks333 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion189 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Single Combat
56%inclusion185 decks333 decks
50%synergy
Commander's Plate
55%inclusion184 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion116 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion103 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion93 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
53%inclusion176 decks333 decks
49%synergy
Lion Sash
48%inclusion160 decks333 decks
42%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
47%inclusion155 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
43%inclusion142 decks333 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion141 decks333 decks
37%synergy
Leonin Abunas
41%inclusion135 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion125 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion120 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion109 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
30%inclusion101 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion101 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion100 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
29%inclusion97 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Starnheim Courser
29%inclusion95 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Relic Seeker
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Leonin Shikari
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion60 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Loyal Warhound
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Armory Automaton
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Gold Myr
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion167 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion147 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
31%inclusion102 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Disenchant
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion51 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
-4%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
-14%synergy
Condemn
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
32%inclusion107 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion99 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
-19%synergy
Ravnica at War
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
53%inclusion176 decks333 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion175 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
50%inclusion167 decks333 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion161 decks333 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
48%inclusion161 decks333 decks
41%synergy
Argentum Armor
46%inclusion154 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion154 decks333 decks
41%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
45%inclusion150 decks333 decks
41%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion140 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion140 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion130 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion130 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Robe of Stars
39%inclusion129 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion111 decks321 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion109 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion102 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion59 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
29%inclusion97 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion94 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion87 decks321 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
27%inclusion89 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion68 decks262 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion82 decks321 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Celestial Armor
23%inclusion66 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion76 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion75 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
-40%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
20%inclusion65 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion58 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Forebear's Blade
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Resurrection Orb
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
46%inclusion152 decks333 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion137 decks333 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion122 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
37%inclusion122 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion89 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
15%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion271 decks333 decks
55%synergy
War Room
46%inclusion154 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion125 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Monumental Henge
37%inclusion121 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion97 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion89 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion86 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion81 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion76 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
-18%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Cathedral of War
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
-16%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Karoo
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion298 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion209 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion132 decks333 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion45 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Caged Sun
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion318 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion101 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion42 decks324 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-1%synergy