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%inclusion56 decks56 decks
98%synergy
Neoform
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
97%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
95%synergy
Silence
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
91%synergy
Mental Misstep
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
91%synergy
Esper Sentinel
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
90%synergy
Flusterstorm
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
90%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
90%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
90%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Tainted Pact
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Demonic Consultation
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Breach
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
84%synergy
Brain Freeze
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
85%synergy
Noble Hierarch
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
78%synergy
Grim Hireling
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
85%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
82%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
93%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
87%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
95%synergy
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
84%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
87%synergy
Force of Will
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Grand Abolisher
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
79%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
74%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
76%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Tinder Wall
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
70%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Phantasmal Image
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Mockingbird
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Devilish Valet
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mindblade Render
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Vitality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Marneus Calgar
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
81%synergy
Intuition
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
82%synergy
Swan Song
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Worldly Tutor
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Eladamri's Call
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Final Fortune
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Ad Nauseam
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Veil of Summer
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Summoner's Pact
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Culling the Weak
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Fire Covenant
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Abrupt Decay
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Delay
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Snapback
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
81%synergy
Rite of Flame
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Gamble
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Culling Ritual
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Oath
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Last Chance
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Birthing Pod
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Druids' Repository
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Warleader's Call
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
37%synergy
City of Traitors
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
85%synergy
Mana Vault
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Mana Crypt
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
78%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
75%synergy
City of Brass
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
78%synergy
Taiga
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
84%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Badlands
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
84%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
83%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Windswept Heath
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Wooded Foothills
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Savannah
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
77%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
83%synergy
Plateau
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-17%synergy
Island
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-74%synergy