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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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Novel Nunchaku
1.7%inclusion5 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.6%inclusion5 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.4%inclusion7 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
1.3%inclusion8 decks632 decks
0%synergy
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1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion1.60K decks1.65K decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion1.52K decks1.65K decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion1.48K decks1.63K decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion1.42K decks1.65K decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion1.42K decks1.65K decks
78%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
86%inclusion1.41K decks1.63K decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion1.42K decks1.64K decks
78%synergy
Champion's Helm
80%inclusion1.33K decks1.65K decks
74%synergy
Professor Hojo
80%inclusion1.30K decks1.63K decks
72%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
79%inclusion1.29K decks1.63K decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion1.30K decks1.63K decks
71%synergy
Clever Concealment
78%inclusion1.28K decks1.65K decks
69%synergy
Nature's Lore
77%inclusion1.28K decks1.65K decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
77%inclusion1.28K decks1.65K decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion1.22K decks1.65K decks
48%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
73%inclusion1.19K decks1.63K decks
65%synergy
Rampant Growth
71%inclusion1.17K decks1.65K decks
33%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
70%inclusion1.17K decks1.65K decks
65%synergy
Dispatch
70%inclusion1.17K decks1.65K decks
64%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
69%inclusion1.12K decks1.63K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.4%inclusion90 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
68%inclusion1.11K decks1.63K decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
64%inclusion1.05K decks1.63K decks
58%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
64%inclusion1.04K decks1.63K decks
57%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
60%inclusion983 decks1.63K decks
55%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
59%inclusion976 decks1.65K decks
51%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
59%inclusion961 decks1.63K decks
51%synergy
Bastion Protector
57%inclusion948 decks1.65K decks
54%synergy
Helitrooper
55%inclusion893 decks1.63K decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion803 decks1.65K decks
41%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
46%inclusion757 decks1.63K decks
43%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion680 decks1.65K decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion667 decks1.65K decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
40%inclusion667 decks1.65K decks
37%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
38%inclusion616 decks1.63K decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion594 decks1.63K decks
32%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion589 decks1.63K decks
33%synergy
Armory Automaton
35%inclusion586 decks1.65K decks
34%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
29%inclusion472 decks1.63K decks
26%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
29%inclusion472 decks1.63K decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
28%inclusion457 decks1.65K decks
24%synergy
Barret Wallace
25%inclusion408 decks1.63K decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion377 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion356 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion338 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion335 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion328 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion310 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion294 decks1.63K decks
16%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
17%inclusion285 decks1.63K decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
17%inclusion288 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
17%inclusion279 decks1.63K decks
16%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion272 decks1.63K decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion254 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion245 decks1.63K decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion231 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion218 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Summon: Kujata
13%inclusion210 decks1.63K decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion203 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion188 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion173 decks1.63K decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion174 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion152 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion159 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.9%inclusion147 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
8.5%inclusion140 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.4%inclusion139 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.3%inclusion138 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.3%inclusion121 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.2%inclusion119 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
68%inclusion1.11K decks1.63K decks
62%synergy
Chaos Warp
61%inclusion1.01K decks1.65K decks
41%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
55%inclusion896 decks1.63K decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion640 decks1.65K decks
-19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion580 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion523 decks1.65K decks
-23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion415 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion341 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion289 decks1.65K decks
-7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
15%inclusion245 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion194 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
8.0%inclusion133 decks1.65K decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion128 decks1.65K decks
-19%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.4%inclusion122 decks1.65K decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.3%inclusion120 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
67%inclusion1.12K decks1.65K decks
58%synergy
Austere Command
64%inclusion1.05K decks1.65K decks
49%synergy
Unfinished Business
60%inclusion1K decks1.65K decks
57%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
59%inclusion968 decks1.65K decks
54%synergy
Harmonize
40%inclusion657 decks1.65K decks
31%synergy
Decimate
35%inclusion580 decks1.65K decks
28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
30%inclusion498 decks1.63K decks
28%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion484 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion413 decks1.65K decks
-23%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion341 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion338 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion317 decks1.63K decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion197 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion189 decks1.65K decks
-16%synergy
Reach the Horizon
7.5%inclusion122 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.9%inclusion98 decks1.65K decks
-22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
68%inclusion1.13K decks1.65K decks
64%synergy
Hero's Blade
66%inclusion1.10K decks1.65K decks
63%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
66%inclusion1.09K decks1.65K decks
61%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
66%inclusion1.07K decks1.63K decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
61%inclusion995 decks1.63K decks
53%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
52%inclusion868 decks1.65K decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion697 decks1.65K decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion692 decks1.65K decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion661 decks1.62K decks
36%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion565 decks1.63K decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion515 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion464 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion459 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion418 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion398 decks1.63K decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
23%inclusion387 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion382 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion377 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion350 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion312 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion274 decks1.63K decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion266 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion266 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion265 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion256 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion228 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion225 decks1.63K decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion226 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion219 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion215 decks1.63K decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion215 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion212 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion207 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion199 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion189 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion183 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion169 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion168 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
8.2%inclusion136 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.0%inclusion130 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.9%inclusion130 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion128 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.1%inclusion118 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.9%inclusion114 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.7%inclusion111 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
6.7%inclusion110 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Power Fist
6.5%inclusion107 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion760 decks1.65K decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion519 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
29%inclusion472 decks1.63K decks
27%synergy
Furious Rise
15%inclusion250 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion228 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.9%inclusion147 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion121 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Strong Back
5.4%inclusion89 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
71%inclusion1.17K decks1.65K decks
65%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
60%inclusion994 decks1.65K decks
56%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
56%inclusion925 decks1.65K decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion480 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion271 decks1.63K decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion90 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion89 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion1.58K decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion1.55K decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
60%inclusion987 decks1.63K decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion1.65K decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.64K decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion1.64K decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion1.63K decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion1.46K decks1.65K decks
46%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion1.42K decks1.65K decks
47%synergy
Rootbound Crag
85%inclusion1.40K decks1.65K decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion1.40K decks1.65K decks
32%synergy
Canopy Vista
83%inclusion1.37K decks1.65K decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion1.34K decks1.65K decks
58%synergy
Jungle Shrine
81%inclusion1.33K decks1.65K decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
80%inclusion1.33K decks1.65K decks
31%synergy
Brushland
78%inclusion1.30K decks1.65K decks
57%synergy
Rugged Prairie
78%inclusion1.29K decks1.65K decks
68%synergy
Spire of Industry
78%inclusion1.29K decks1.65K decks
73%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion1.25K decks1.65K decks
41%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
75%inclusion1.24K decks1.65K decks
68%synergy
Fortified Village
70%inclusion1.15K decks1.65K decks
48%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
69%inclusion1.14K decks1.65K decks
53%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
67%inclusion1.11K decks1.65K decks
51%synergy
Game Trail
67%inclusion1.10K decks1.65K decks
47%synergy
Mossfire Valley
64%inclusion1.06K decks1.65K decks
51%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
63%inclusion1.05K decks1.65K decks
55%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion838 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Radiant Grove
50%inclusion825 decks1.65K decks
44%synergy
Sacred Peaks
49%inclusion815 decks1.65K decks
44%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
48%inclusion797 decks1.65K decks
43%synergy
Ash Barrens
40%inclusion661 decks1.65K decks
34%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion456 decks1.65K decks
-12%synergy
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion445 decks1.65K decks
-16%synergy
Temple Garden
25%inclusion408 decks1.65K decks
-17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
19%inclusion322 decks1.65K decks
-21%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion247 decks1.65K decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
15%inclusion244 decks1.65K decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
14%inclusion236 decks1.65K decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion235 decks1.65K decks
-16%synergy
Spire Garden
14%inclusion230 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion223 decks1.65K decks
-14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion184 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion162 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion155 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
9.4%inclusion156 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
9.4%inclusion155 decks1.65K decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.6%inclusion143 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
8.0%inclusion132 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
7.4%inclusion122 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.3%inclusion120 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Thornspire Verge
7.3%inclusion120 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy