Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core Artifacts

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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
Wooden Cane
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Adept Watershaper
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
85%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
77%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
76%synergy
Champion's Helm
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Dispatch
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Professor Hojo
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Cultivate
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Darksteel Plate
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Zack Fair
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Bastion Protector
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Helitrooper
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Bronze Guardian
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Armory Automaton
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Barret Wallace
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Weapons Vendor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Kujata
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Unfinished Business
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Austere Command
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Harmonize
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Decimate
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Full Throttle
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Hero's Blade
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Ultima Weapon
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Batterbone
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
32%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Furious Rise
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Rootbound Crag
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Brushland
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Battlefield Forge
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Jungle Shrine
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Cinder Glade
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Rugged Prairie
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Game Trail
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Fortified Village
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Mossfire Valley
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Peaks
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Grove
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Temple Garden
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-22%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Spire Garden
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-18%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Lush Portico
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Savannah
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Commercial District
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy