Cloud Strife (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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Najeela, the Blade-BlossomNajeela, the Blade-Blossom

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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Neoform
99%inclusion554 decks562 decks
97%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
99%inclusion555 decks562 decks
97%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
98%inclusion549 decks562 decks
94%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
86%inclusion486 decks562 decks
85%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
83%inclusion467 decks562 decks
80%synergy
Mystic Remora
90%inclusion506 decks562 decks
80%synergy
Silence
83%inclusion466 decks562 decks
77%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
88%inclusion493 decks562 decks
77%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion474 decks562 decks
76%synergy
Diabolic Intent
79%inclusion443 decks562 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
95%inclusion536 decks562 decks
71%synergy
Noble Hierarch
85%inclusion477 decks562 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion464 decks562 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
80%inclusion450 decks562 decks
70%synergy
Mental Misstep
79%inclusion443 decks562 decks
75%synergy
Flusterstorm
78%inclusion441 decks562 decks
74%synergy
Eladamri's Call
78%inclusion439 decks562 decks
72%synergy
Demonic Consultation
77%inclusion431 decks562 decks
74%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
76%inclusion428 decks562 decks
70%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
76%inclusion427 decks562 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
87%inclusion487 decks562 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion485 decks562 decks
67%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
84%inclusion473 decks562 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
84%inclusion471 decks562 decks
72%synergy
Worldly Tutor
80%inclusion451 decks562 decks
71%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
80%inclusion449 decks562 decks
76%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion444 decks562 decks
72%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion430 decks562 decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
73%inclusion411 decks562 decks
68%synergy
Mystical Tutor
66%inclusion371 decks562 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Tinder Wall
75%inclusion421 decks562 decks
73%synergy
Grand Abolisher
72%inclusion404 decks562 decks
69%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
71%inclusion401 decks562 decks
67%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
69%inclusion387 decks562 decks
64%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
69%inclusion386 decks562 decks
67%synergy
Grim Hireling
68%inclusion380 decks562 decks
67%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
51%inclusion287 decks562 decks
50%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Hardened Tactician
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion267 decks562 decks
46%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
41%inclusion230 decks562 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion225 decks562 decks
37%synergy
Phantasmal Image
39%inclusion218 decks562 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion201 decks562 decks
34%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
36%inclusion200 decks562 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion185 decks562 decks
22%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
30%inclusion38 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Mindblade Render
28%inclusion159 decks562 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion149 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
23%inclusion130 decks562 decks
22%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
23%inclusion93 decks405 decks
22%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
20%inclusion114 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Mockingbird
18%inclusion75 decks413 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
16%inclusion88 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion83 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
15%inclusion82 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion79 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
12%inclusion68 decks562 decks
-8%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
12%inclusion67 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion64 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion63 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion62 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion60 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion58 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Collector Ouphe
10%inclusion55 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Devilish Valet
9.3%inclusion52 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
7.8%inclusion44 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
7.7%inclusion32 decks416 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
7.4%inclusion39 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Rushblade Commander
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
6.7%inclusion36 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.6%inclusion37 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
6.0%inclusion34 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Tainted Pact
76%inclusion425 decks562 decks
73%synergy
Pact of Negation
70%inclusion393 decks562 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion366 decks562 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion349 decks562 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
61%inclusion343 decks562 decks
57%synergy
Brain Freeze
54%inclusion301 decks562 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion287 decks562 decks
40%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Spider-Sense
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Summoner's Pact
49%inclusion278 decks562 decks
48%synergy
Veil of Summer
49%inclusion274 decks562 decks
46%synergy
Final Fortune
49%inclusion273 decks562 decks
47%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
48%inclusion272 decks562 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion260 decks562 decks
41%synergy
Snap
46%inclusion259 decks562 decks
45%synergy
Intuition
45%inclusion254 decks562 decks
43%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion246 decks562 decks
42%synergy
Abrupt Decay
36%inclusion201 decks562 decks
33%synergy
Chain of Vapor
35%inclusion199 decks562 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion192 decks562 decks
29%synergy
Fire Covenant
29%inclusion161 decks562 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion158 decks562 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion151 decks562 decks
26%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion119 decks562 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion101 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion98 decks562 decks
-12%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion91 decks562 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion84 decks562 decks
15%synergy
Miscast
15%inclusion83 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion62 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion61 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion56 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Delay
9.4%inclusion53 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.3%inclusion52 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Negate
8.9%inclusion50 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion49 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
8.7%inclusion49 decks562 decks
-14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.5%inclusion48 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.3%inclusion41 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.4%inclusion36 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion33 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
-17%synergy
Autumn's Veil
5.3%inclusion30 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.3%inclusion30 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
64%inclusion358 decks562 decks
60%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion312 decks562 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion281 decks562 decks
46%synergy
Rite of Flame
48%inclusion271 decks562 decks
47%synergy
Culling Ritual
40%inclusion223 decks562 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion164 decks562 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
29%inclusion164 decks562 decks
28%synergy
Finale of Devastation
21%inclusion118 decks562 decks
18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion102 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
9.4%inclusion53 decks562 decks
-33%synergy
Step Through
8.4%inclusion47 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
5.2%inclusion29 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.2%inclusion29 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.2%inclusion29 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
61%inclusion345 decks562 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion289 decks562 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion71 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion58 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.2%inclusion29 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion330 decks562 decks
55%synergy
Druids' Repository
40%inclusion224 decks562 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Will
23%inclusion132 decks562 decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
21%inclusion119 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion111 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion79 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion79 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Warleader's Call
12%inclusion70 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion64 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion62 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion61 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.1%inclusion40 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.4%inclusion36 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.3%inclusion30 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion377 decks562 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion353 decks562 decks
54%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion113 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
18%inclusion101 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion554 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion459 decks562 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion426 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
62%inclusion351 decks562 decks
57%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion320 decks562 decks
26%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
50%inclusion280 decks562 decks
49%synergy
Mana Crypt
49%inclusion277 decks562 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion262 decks562 decks
40%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
46%inclusion261 decks562 decks
44%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion151 decks562 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion63 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion45 decks562 decks
-42%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion559 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion494 decks562 decks
25%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion484 decks562 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion475 decks562 decks
62%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion471 decks562 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
84%inclusion471 decks562 decks
62%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion468 decks562 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion466 decks562 decks
58%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion466 decks562 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion466 decks562 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion466 decks562 decks
58%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion461 decks562 decks
56%synergy
Mana Confluence
81%inclusion453 decks562 decks
62%synergy
Arid Mesa
78%inclusion439 decks562 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
65%inclusion364 decks562 decks
59%synergy
Taiga
61%inclusion342 decks562 decks
48%synergy
Tropical Island
60%inclusion340 decks562 decks
47%synergy
Volcanic Island
59%inclusion334 decks562 decks
48%synergy
Underground Sea
59%inclusion333 decks562 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
59%inclusion332 decks562 decks
48%synergy
Bayou
59%inclusion330 decks562 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
59%inclusion329 decks562 decks
46%synergy
Savannah
57%inclusion323 decks562 decks
45%synergy
Scrubland
57%inclusion322 decks562 decks
46%synergy
Plateau
48%inclusion268 decks562 decks
37%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
43%inclusion243 decks562 decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion204 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
35%inclusion199 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
35%inclusion197 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
35%inclusion197 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
33%inclusion188 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion185 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion185 decks562 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion183 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
30%inclusion168 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion162 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion140 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Forest
23%inclusion128 decks562 decks
-58%synergy
Island
21%inclusion120 decks562 decks
-58%synergy
Mountain
19%inclusion108 decks562 decks
-58%synergy
Swamp
17%inclusion98 decks562 decks
-58%synergy
Plains
17%inclusion98 decks562 decks
-60%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion55 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion54 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Quarry
9.4%inclusion53 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
9.3%inclusion52 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
8.4%inclusion47 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
7.3%inclusion41 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
0%synergy