Captain America, First Avenger (Commander) - Optimized

Captain America, First Avenger
Rank #143
800decks
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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Erode
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.5%inclusion3 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Bespoke Bō
1.4%inclusion2 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Skateboard
1.3%inclusion2 decks151 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
93%inclusion745 decks800 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion733 decks800 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion732 decks800 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion654 decks800 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
80%inclusion642 decks800 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion613 decks800 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion604 decks800 decks
70%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion587 decks800 decks
69%synergy
Basilisk Collar
73%inclusion583 decks800 decks
68%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
70%inclusion563 decks800 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Flawless Maneuver
73%inclusion586 decks800 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion580 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion570 decks800 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion556 decks800 decks
65%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion534 decks800 decks
62%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
66%inclusion524 decks800 decks
62%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
65%inclusion517 decks800 decks
61%synergy
Fighter Class
61%inclusion485 decks800 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion473 decks800 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion467 decks800 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
62%inclusion496 decks800 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion494 decks800 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion451 decks800 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion446 decks800 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion428 decks800 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion369 decks800 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion276 decks800 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion249 decks800 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion237 decks800 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion119 decks800 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion467 decks800 decks
39%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
58%inclusion461 decks800 decks
54%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
54%inclusion435 decks800 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion434 decks800 decks
51%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
47%inclusion375 decks800 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion292 decks628 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion330 decks800 decks
39%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion328 decks800 decks
38%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
38%inclusion300 decks800 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion269 decks800 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion269 decks800 decks
32%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
33%inclusion267 decks800 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion263 decks800 decks
30%synergy
The Reality Chip
31%inclusion244 decks800 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion237 decks800 decks
27%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
21%inclusion169 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion160 decks800 decks
13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
20%inclusion158 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
19%inclusion153 decks800 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion134 decks800 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion118 decks800 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion110 decks800 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion100 decks800 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion98 decks800 decks
11%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion97 decks800 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
12%inclusion96 decks800 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion94 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion81 decks800 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion63 decks628 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion76 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion73 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.0%inclusion72 decks800 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
8.9%inclusion71 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
8.4%inclusion46 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.4%inclusion67 decks800 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.1%inclusion65 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.7%inclusion48 decks627 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
7.6%inclusion61 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.5%inclusion60 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.8%inclusion43 decks628 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
6.8%inclusion54 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
6.6%inclusion53 decks800 decks
2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.6%inclusion53 decks800 decks
-1%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
6.5%inclusion52 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.5%inclusion52 decks800 decks
4%synergy
Trophy Mage
6.3%inclusion50 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.1%inclusion49 decks800 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
5.9%inclusion29 decks489 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.9%inclusion37 decks628 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion454 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion431 decks800 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion360 decks800 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion322 decks800 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion314 decks800 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion233 decks800 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion228 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion205 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion198 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion134 decks800 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion116 decks800 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion108 decks800 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion100 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion98 decks800 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion93 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion83 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion81 decks800 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion79 decks800 decks
0%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion78 decks800 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.4%inclusion75 decks800 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.3%inclusion74 decks800 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.1%inclusion65 decks800 decks
-4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.4%inclusion59 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.2%inclusion58 decks800 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
7.2%inclusion58 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Blast
7.2%inclusion58 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.9%inclusion55 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.4%inclusion51 decks800 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion48 decks800 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Negation
6.0%inclusion48 decks800 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.0%inclusion48 decks800 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion46 decks800 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.3%inclusion42 decks800 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.0%inclusion40 decks800 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
34%inclusion274 decks800 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion252 decks800 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion127 decks800 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion124 decks800 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion113 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion97 decks800 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.3%inclusion74 decks800 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
8.4%inclusion67 decks800 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
8.4%inclusion67 decks800 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
54%inclusion430 decks800 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion423 decks800 decks
49%synergy
Buster Sword
51%inclusion315 decks622 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion396 decks800 decks
46%synergy
Argentum Armor
49%inclusion388 decks800 decks
45%synergy
Leyline Axe
46%inclusion364 decks799 decks
42%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
45%inclusion358 decks800 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion353 decks800 decks
41%synergy
Embercleave
43%inclusion342 decks800 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
42%inclusion339 decks800 decks
40%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
39%inclusion309 decks800 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion307 decks800 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion285 decks800 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
33%inclusion260 decks800 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion252 decks800 decks
29%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion240 decks800 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion182 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion231 decks800 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion172 decks598 decks
26%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
26%inclusion211 decks800 decks
25%synergy
The Key to the Vault
24%inclusion191 decks800 decks
21%synergy
Winged Boots
23%inclusion180 decks800 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion157 decks800 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion155 decks800 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion152 decks800 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion146 decks800 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion143 decks800 decks
17%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion138 decks800 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion133 decks800 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion130 decks800 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion129 decks800 decks
15%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
16%inclusion128 decks800 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion125 decks800 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion119 decks800 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion111 decks800 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion101 decks800 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion99 decks800 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion98 decks800 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion91 decks798 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
10%inclusion65 decks627 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion82 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion68 decks694 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.4%inclusion74 decks784 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.0%inclusion72 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.6%inclusion69 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
8.6%inclusion69 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.4%inclusion67 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.8%inclusion62 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.4%inclusion59 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.0%inclusion56 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
55%inclusion443 decks800 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion160 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion129 decks800 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion127 decks800 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion116 decks800 decks
13%synergy
In the Trenches
13%inclusion100 decks800 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
11%inclusion89 decks800 decks
-13%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion83 decks800 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
8.9%inclusion49 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion54 decks800 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
6.3%inclusion50 decks800 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.1%inclusion49 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion43 decks800 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.6%inclusion45 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
60%inclusion481 decks800 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion357 decks800 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion344 decks800 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion316 decks800 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion230 decks800 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion195 decks800 decks
-9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
24%inclusion193 decks800 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
21%inclusion166 decks800 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion148 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion143 decks800 decks
16%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion116 decks800 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion110 decks800 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion106 decks800 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion79 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion88 decks800 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion88 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion82 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.3%inclusion74 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.7%inclusion35 decks522 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion38 decks627 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion41 decks800 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion40 decks800 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion782 decks800 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion731 decks800 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion358 decks800 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion358 decks800 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion302 decks800 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion226 decks800 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion191 decks784 decks
22%synergy
Basalt Monolith
24%inclusion192 decks800 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion174 decks800 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion111 decks800 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion98 decks800 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion97 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion92 decks800 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion91 decks800 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion84 decks800 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.5%inclusion68 decks800 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion60 decks800 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion51 decks800 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion47 decks800 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion43 decks800 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion760 decks800 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion751 decks800 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion738 decks800 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion738 decks800 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion589 decks800 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion584 decks800 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion578 decks800 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion512 decks800 decks
34%synergy
Raugrin Triome
63%inclusion504 decks800 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion463 decks800 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion452 decks800 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion451 decks800 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion437 decks800 decks
24%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion437 decks800 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion396 decks800 decks
-12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion315 decks800 decks
-12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion283 decks800 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion281 decks800 decks
-20%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion266 decks800 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion264 decks800 decks
-20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
32%inclusion259 decks800 decks
-26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion255 decks800 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion237 decks800 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion217 decks800 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion214 decks800 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion186 decks800 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion183 decks800 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion176 decks800 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion176 decks800 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion171 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion169 decks800 decks
-18%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion169 decks800 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion152 decks800 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion138 decks784 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion133 decks800 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion132 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion129 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion115 decks784 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion117 decks800 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion112 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion112 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion112 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion111 decks800 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion109 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion103 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion100 decks800 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion97 decks800 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion91 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion87 decks800 decks
-17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion81 decks800 decks
3%synergy