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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
Eldritch Evolution
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
98%synergy
Neoform
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
97%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
95%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
92%synergy
Silence
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
91%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
90%synergy
Mental Misstep
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Deflecting Swat
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
88%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
72%synergy
Tainted Pact
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
85%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
85%synergy
Flusterstorm
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Consultation
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
85%synergy
Noble Hierarch
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Grim Hireling
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Diabolic Intent
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
93%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Mox Diamond
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
93%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
86%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
86%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Grand Abolisher
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
69%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
69%synergy
Tinder Wall
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Phantasmal Image
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mockingbird
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Devilish Valet
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mindblade Render
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Marneus Calgar
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Worldly Tutor
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Brain Freeze
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Intuition
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Eladamri's Call
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Final Fortune
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Ad Nauseam
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Veil of Summer
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Summoner's Pact
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Snap
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Culling the Weak
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Abrupt Decay
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Fire Covenant
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Chord of Calling
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Crop Rotation
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Snapback
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Gamble
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Culling Ritual
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Finale of Devastation
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Last Chance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Oath
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Birthing Pod
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Druids' Repository
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Warleader's Call
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Aura Shards
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Gaea's Cradle
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
39%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
91%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Mana Vault
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Mana Crypt
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
88%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
88%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
75%synergy
City of Brass
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Flooded Strand
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Taiga
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Badlands
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Thran Quarry
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Island
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-74%synergy