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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Colossus Hammer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Silence
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Aggravated Assault
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Grand Abolisher
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Delighted Halfling
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Smothering Tithe
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Mox Diamond
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Professor Hojo
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Pyroblast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ephemerate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Manamorphose
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-36%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Balancing Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Helm of the Host
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gorgon's Head
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spellbinder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Samurai's Katana
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Coin of Fate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Sylvan Library
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Fighter Class
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Bear Umbra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Strong Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Colossification
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Food Chain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Summoning Materia
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Temple Garden
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Savannah
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Plateau
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Spire Garden
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Taiga
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-41%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Horizon Canopy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy