Cloud Strife (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
Zog, Triceraton Castaway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kargan Warleader
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Chief of the Edge
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Rushblade Commander
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Mindblade Render
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Decorated Champion
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Thrasher Brute
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Devilish Valet
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Honored Crop-Captain
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Maja, Bretagard Protector
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Kargan Intimidator
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Radha, Heir to Keld
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Stadium Headliner
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Mardu Woe-Reaper
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Mardu Strike Leader
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Chief of the Scale
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Rubblebelt Raiders
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Blaring Captain
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Garna, the Bloodflame
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Bloodlust Inciter
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Den Protector
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Motivator
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
General Marhault Elsdragon
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Stalwart Successor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Goma Fada Vanguard
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Hardened Tactician
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Blaring Recruiter
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Jazal Goldmane
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Wardriver
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Arashin Foremost
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Flameblade Adept
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Skysweeper
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Borderland Marauder
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Narnam Renegade
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Khenra Charioteer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Secure the Wastes
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Return to Nature
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Make a Stand
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Sear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wisecrack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Strike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Naturalize
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Thwip!
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Stolen Uniform
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Defend the Rider
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Natural Connection
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Harmony
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Painful Truths
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Explore
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Winnowing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kapow!
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Roamer's Routine
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Collective Unconscious
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Camaraderie
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Bring to Light
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Suplex
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Bushwhack
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Neoform
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
World Map
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Costume Closet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Mardu Monument
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Coral Sword
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Lion Heart
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Sword
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Horn of the Mark
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Gathering Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Suit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Subway Train
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Obsidian Battle-Axe
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Armillary Sphere
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Twin Blades
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Druids' Repository
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Shared Animosity
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Intangible Virtue
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Rally the Ranks
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Song of Freyalise
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
War Effort
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Wall Crawl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Will
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Web Up
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
A Realm Reborn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Thunder of Unity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Northern Air Temple
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Cascading Cataracts
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Ghitu Encampment
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
-29%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-28%synergy
Pillar of Origins
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geode
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Island
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Jungle Shrine
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Monastery
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Base Camp
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Opulent Palace
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Savage Lands
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Gateway Plaza
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Hollow
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Rupture Spire
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy