Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Extra Combats

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
93%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
91%synergy
Sword of the Animist
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Professor Hojo
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Clever Concealment
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Rampant Growth
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Bastion Protector
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Bronze Guardian
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Zack Fair
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Armory Automaton
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Barret Wallace
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Vendor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Kujata
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Blade Historian
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Lizard Blades
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Restoration Magic
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Protective Response
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Flame
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Vandalblast
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Unfinished Business
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Harmonize
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Decimate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Titanic Ultimatum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Seize the Day
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bumi Bash
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fated Clash
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Genji Glove
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Samurai's Katana
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gimli's Axe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Monk's Fist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Batterbone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vulshok Splitter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mage Slayer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Twin Blades
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Sword
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Furious Rise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Work
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Jungle Shrine
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Spire of Industry
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
91%synergy
Fortified Village
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Brushland
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Rugged Prairie
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Rootbound Crag
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Path of Ancestry
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Canopy Vista
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Cinder Glade
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Game Trail
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Battlefield Forge
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Sacred Peaks
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Ash Barrens
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Evolving Wilds
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy