Captain America, First Avenger (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

Captain America, First Avenger
Rank #137
68decks
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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Captain America's Shield
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Patriot, Shield Wielder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
86%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
86%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
74%synergy
Basilisk Collar
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Flawless Maneuver
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Training Grounds
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Fighter Class
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bucky Barnes, Eager Ally
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patriot, Young Avenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Captain America, Steve Rogers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Captain America, Skybound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Super-Adaptoid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Captain America, Unbowed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Captain America, Wings of Freedom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Captain America, Super-Soldier
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Teamwork
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Captain's Defense
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Methods of the Mighty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Blast
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Avenge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Incursion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Sunforger
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Plate
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Leyline Axe
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Winged Boots
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
The Key to the Vault
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Captain America's Motorcycle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Iconic Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Iron Man Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
9%synergy
In the Trenches
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Origin of Captain America
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frozen in Ice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Invasion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Avengers Assemble!
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Super Hero Civil War
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Seat of the Synod
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Team Transmitter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Island
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Raugrin Triome
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
-26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy