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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
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion97 decks103 decks
88%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion90 decks103 decks
84%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion90 decks103 decks
83%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion83 decks103 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion83 decks103 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
76%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion82 decks99 decks
75%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion78 decks103 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion78 decks103 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion73 decks99 decks
64%synergy
Heroic Intervention
69%inclusion71 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion69 decks103 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion68 decks103 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Professor Hojo
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Clever Concealment
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
-9%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-19%synergy
Full Throttle
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-23%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion92 decks103 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion84 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion80 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion73 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion68 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion65 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-12%synergy