Cloud Strife (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Eldritch Evolution
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
98%synergy
Neoform
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
96%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
95%synergy
Silence
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
92%synergy
Esper Sentinel
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
90%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
90%synergy
Mental Misstep
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
90%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Deflecting Swat
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Flusterstorm
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Tainted Pact
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
86%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Brain Freeze
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
86%synergy
Demonic Consultation
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
86%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Noble Hierarch
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Pact of Negation
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
83%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
93%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
95%synergy
Ancient Tomb
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
84%synergy
Force of Will
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
86%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Grim Hireling
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Grand Abolisher
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Tinder Wall
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
57%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Phantasmal Image
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Mockingbird
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Devilish Valet
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Vitality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mindblade Render
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Marneus Calgar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Worldly Tutor
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Swan Song
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Intuition
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Eladamri's Call
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Final Fortune
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Ad Nauseam
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Chain of Vapor
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Summoner's Pact
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Culling the Weak
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Abrupt Decay
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Fire Covenant
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Chord of Calling
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Duplication
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Rite of Flame
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Gamble
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Culling Ritual
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Oath
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Druids' Repository
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Gaea's Cradle
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
38%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
85%synergy
Mana Vault
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Mana Crypt
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
88%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Badlands
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
87%synergy
City of Brass
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Taiga
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
83%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Wooded Foothills
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
83%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Plateau
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Windswept Heath
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Island
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-73%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-0%synergy