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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
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Wooden Cane
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion182 decks183 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion174 decks183 decks
88%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
90%inclusion165 decks183 decks
84%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion162 decks183 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion162 decks182 decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion162 decks182 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
85%inclusion156 decks183 decks
79%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
88%inclusion161 decks182 decks
78%synergy
Professor Hojo
85%inclusion154 decks182 decks
77%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
82%inclusion149 decks182 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
81%inclusion149 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion148 decks183 decks
72%synergy
Nature's Lore
80%inclusion146 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
78%inclusion142 decks182 decks
71%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
75%inclusion137 decks182 decks
68%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
74%inclusion136 decks183 decks
68%synergy
Rampant Growth
74%inclusion136 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion135 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
70%inclusion129 decks183 decks
66%synergy
Dispatch
70%inclusion128 decks183 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
69%inclusion125 decks182 decks
63%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
68%inclusion124 decks182 decks
61%synergy
Zack Fair
65%inclusion118 decks182 decks
59%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
64%inclusion117 decks182 decks
58%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
54%synergy
Bastion Protector
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
60%inclusion109 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion93 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Helitrooper
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
47%inclusion85 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion81 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Armory Automaton
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Barret Wallace
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Weapons Vendor
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Kujata
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
64%inclusion117 decks182 decks
58%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
59%inclusion108 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion100 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion74 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-25%synergy
Generous Gift
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-21%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
69%inclusion126 decks183 decks
60%synergy
Austere Command
64%inclusion117 decks183 decks
49%synergy
Unfinished Business
63%inclusion115 decks183 decks
59%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
59%inclusion108 decks183 decks
54%synergy
Harmonize
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Decimate
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
31%inclusion56 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
-26%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
-15%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-20%synergy
Single Combat
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
69%inclusion127 decks183 decks
65%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion113 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
56%synergy
Hero's Blade
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
58%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
52%inclusion96 decks183 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Power Fist
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion86 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
24%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Fighter Class
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Furious Rise
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
73%inclusion133 decks183 decks
67%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
61%inclusion111 decks183 decks
56%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion104 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion80 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion179 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion177 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
60%inclusion109 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion181 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion180 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion180 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion180 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
89%inclusion163 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion160 decks183 decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
85%inclusion156 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion155 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion154 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Battlefield Forge
84%inclusion154 decks183 decks
61%synergy
Spire of Industry
84%inclusion153 decks183 decks
79%synergy
Canopy Vista
83%inclusion151 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Cinder Glade
81%inclusion149 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Jungle Shrine
80%inclusion147 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
79%inclusion145 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
74%inclusion135 decks183 decks
66%synergy
Fortified Village
73%inclusion133 decks183 decks
52%synergy
Path of Ancestry
73%inclusion133 decks183 decks
38%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
71%inclusion130 decks183 decks
55%synergy
Game Trail
70%inclusion128 decks183 decks
50%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
70%inclusion128 decks183 decks
54%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
66%inclusion120 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Mossfire Valley
64%inclusion118 decks183 decks
51%synergy
Radiant Grove
51%inclusion94 decks183 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
50%inclusion92 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Peaks
50%inclusion91 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion84 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Ash Barrens
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
-12%synergy
Stomping Ground
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
-19%synergy
Temple Garden
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
-19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
-22%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
-16%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
-14%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
-12%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Spire Garden
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-14%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
-16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Thornspire Verge
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy