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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
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Improvised Arsenal
2.5%inclusion3 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.5%inclusion3 decks118 decks
2%synergy
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1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Leader's Talent
0.8%inclusion1 decks118 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion274 decks279 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion241 decks279 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion222 decks270 decks
74%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion218 decks279 decks
73%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
80%inclusion217 decks271 decks
73%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
82%inclusion223 decks272 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
77%inclusion214 decks279 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion199 decks279 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion204 decks279 decks
65%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
75%inclusion202 decks271 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
72%inclusion194 decks271 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion196 decks279 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion189 decks279 decks
63%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion187 decks279 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion177 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion175 decks279 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
62%inclusion174 decks279 decks
58%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion170 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion170 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion168 decks279 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion99 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion96 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
59%inclusion161 decks271 decks
52%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
54%inclusion147 decks271 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion151 decks279 decks
51%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion132 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion130 decks279 decks
42%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion124 decks279 decks
41%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
44%inclusion120 decks271 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion118 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion107 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion104 decks279 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion101 decks271 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion99 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
35%inclusion96 decks271 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion97 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion97 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion88 decks271 decks
29%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion88 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
32%inclusion88 decks271 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
32%inclusion90 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Zack Fair
31%inclusion84 decks271 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion84 decks279 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
29%inclusion78 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion80 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion77 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion70 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion66 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion64 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion61 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion54 decks268 decks
18%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
20%inclusion54 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion46 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.9%inclusion24 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
57%inclusion158 decks279 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion131 decks279 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion117 decks279 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion111 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
38%inclusion104 decks271 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion105 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion99 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
32%inclusion87 decks271 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion77 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion59 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion55 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion46 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion44 decks279 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
48%inclusion133 decks279 decks
43%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion133 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion110 decks279 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion107 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion102 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion88 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion72 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
24%inclusion68 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion65 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
-8%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion37 decks270 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wrecking Ball Arm
53%inclusion144 decks271 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion146 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion135 decks279 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
48%inclusion134 decks279 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion118 decks267 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion118 decks279 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion116 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion114 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion114 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
35%inclusion97 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion95 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion94 decks279 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion93 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion91 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion91 decks279 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion87 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
30%inclusion84 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion84 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion79 decks268 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion80 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
28%inclusion76 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion78 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion75 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Hero's Blade
26%inclusion73 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion72 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion64 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion57 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion51 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion46 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion29 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion26 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
49%inclusion138 decks279 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion103 decks279 decks
35%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion48 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.9%inclusion24 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion142 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion117 decks279 decks
36%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
29%inclusion82 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion76 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
27%inclusion76 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion49 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion272 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion261 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion55 decks271 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion56 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion274 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion273 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion271 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion264 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion191 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion186 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion186 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion185 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion182 decks279 decks
42%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
65%inclusion181 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
62%inclusion174 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Rootbound Crag
62%inclusion172 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
59%inclusion164 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Spire of Industry
57%inclusion159 decks279 decks
52%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion137 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion136 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion134 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion134 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
47%inclusion130 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion128 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion128 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
46%inclusion127 decks279 decks
-10%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
45%inclusion126 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion123 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion107 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion105 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
37%inclusion102 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion94 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
32%inclusion89 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
32%inclusion88 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Village
31%inclusion87 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
31%inclusion86 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Game Trail
28%inclusion77 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion72 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion65 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion57 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Grove
20%inclusion55 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion49 decks279 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion44 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
-6%synergy