Cloud Strife (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Germination Practicum
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
1.1%inclusion1 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Erode
1.0%inclusion1 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Seminar
1.0%inclusion1 decks100 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
63%inclusion460 decks727 decks
60%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
60%inclusion433 decks727 decks
58%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
60%inclusion433 decks727 decks
58%synergy
Druids' Repository
59%inclusion430 decks727 decks
58%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
58%inclusion421 decks727 decks
56%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
55%inclusion397 decks727 decks
49%synergy
Nature's Will
49%inclusion358 decks727 decks
48%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
45%inclusion326 decks727 decks
44%synergy
Mindblade Render
44%inclusion323 decks727 decks
43%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
43%inclusion311 decks722 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion498 decks727 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion425 decks727 decks
34%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
48%inclusion346 decks727 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion317 decks727 decks
27%synergy
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
43%inclusion315 decks727 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion313 decks727 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion306 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion290 decks727 decks
-3%synergy
Noble Hierarch
40%inclusion290 decks727 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion285 decks727 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion354 decks727 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion344 decks727 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion342 decks727 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion303 decks727 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion273 decks727 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion260 decks727 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion235 decks727 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion217 decks727 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion214 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion194 decks727 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
39%inclusion285 decks727 decks
38%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
37%inclusion270 decks727 decks
36%synergy
Rushblade Commander
37%inclusion266 decks727 decks
36%synergy
Grim Hireling
33%inclusion241 decks727 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion240 decks727 decks
25%synergy
Combat Celebrant
32%inclusion235 decks727 decks
32%synergy
Devilish Valet
31%inclusion226 decks727 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
29%inclusion214 decks727 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion210 decks727 decks
18%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
28%inclusion203 decks727 decks
27%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
28%inclusion200 decks727 decks
27%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
27%inclusion196 decks727 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion178 decks666 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion194 decks727 decks
24%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
24%inclusion172 decks727 decks
22%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
23%inclusion153 decks666 decks
22%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
22%inclusion162 decks727 decks
3%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
22%inclusion159 decks722 decks
21%synergy
Kargan Warleader
22%inclusion160 decks727 decks
21%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
22%inclusion159 decks727 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion159 decks727 decks
19%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
22%inclusion157 decks727 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion156 decks727 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion154 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
20%inclusion147 decks727 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion146 decks727 decks
15%synergy
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
20%inclusion142 decks727 decks
19%synergy
Tinder Wall
19%inclusion141 decks727 decks
18%synergy
Chief of the Edge
19%inclusion140 decks727 decks
19%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
19%inclusion135 decks727 decks
18%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
18%inclusion131 decks725 decks
17%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
17%inclusion126 decks727 decks
17%synergy
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
17%inclusion124 decks727 decks
16%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
17%inclusion123 decks727 decks
16%synergy
Marneus Calgar
17%inclusion122 decks727 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion115 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
16%inclusion113 decks727 decks
15%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
15%inclusion101 decks664 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
14%inclusion105 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion102 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Thrasher Brute
14%inclusion99 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion98 decks727 decks
8%synergy
Decorated Champion
13%inclusion94 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
13%inclusion46 decks366 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
12%inclusion88 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion88 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Stadium Headliner
12%inclusion75 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
11%inclusion80 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
11%inclusion58 decks533 decks
10%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
11%inclusion79 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
36%inclusion262 decks727 decks
26%synergy
Eladamri's Call
32%inclusion232 decks727 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion225 decks727 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion195 decks727 decks
22%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion185 decks727 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion185 decks727 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion182 decks727 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
24%inclusion176 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion152 decks727 decks
16%synergy
Secure the Wastes
21%inclusion151 decks727 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion141 decks727 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion138 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion125 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion121 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion118 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion109 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Abrupt Decay
15%inclusion107 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion104 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion104 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion98 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion98 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion95 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion92 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion87 decks727 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion84 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion83 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion83 decks727 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion78 decks727 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion77 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Pact
10%inclusion76 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion76 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion76 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion73 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion73 decks727 decks
8%synergy
Final Fortune
10%inclusion72 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion63 decks727 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.6%inclusion57 decks664 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion60 decks727 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.3%inclusion53 decks727 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
7.3%inclusion53 decks727 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.2%inclusion52 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.0%inclusion51 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.6%inclusion48 decks727 decks
6%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.5%inclusion47 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion47 decks727 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.8%inclusion42 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.2%inclusion38 decks725 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.2%inclusion38 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.2%inclusion25 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.1%inclusion37 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion218 decks727 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion181 decks727 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion173 decks727 decks
-11%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
21%inclusion151 decks727 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion145 decks727 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion128 decks727 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion108 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion103 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion97 decks727 decks
-9%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion92 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion89 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion82 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion77 decks727 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion75 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.2%inclusion67 decks727 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.1%inclusion66 decks727 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.1%inclusion66 decks727 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion58 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion44 decks727 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.9%inclusion43 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Harvest Season
5.8%inclusion42 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.5%inclusion40 decks727 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
38%inclusion277 decks727 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
26%inclusion186 decks727 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion173 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Dolmen Gate
23%inclusion165 decks727 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion162 decks727 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion115 decks727 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion91 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion71 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.5%inclusion62 decks727 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.0%inclusion58 decks727 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.6%inclusion55 decks727 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.4%inclusion54 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion47 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.8%inclusion42 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.6%inclusion41 decks727 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion271 decks727 decks
27%synergy
Bear Umbra
30%inclusion220 decks727 decks
29%synergy
Impact Tremors
26%inclusion186 decks727 decks
24%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion184 decks727 decks
23%synergy
Warleader's Call
25%inclusion180 decks727 decks
24%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
24%inclusion172 decks727 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion165 decks727 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion142 decks727 decks
18%synergy
Aura Shards
17%inclusion123 decks727 decks
15%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
16%inclusion118 decks727 decks
15%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
15%inclusion111 decks727 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion109 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Windcrag Siege
13%inclusion88 decks657 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion92 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion90 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion87 decks727 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion87 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion82 decks727 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion74 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion74 decks727 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion72 decks727 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.4%inclusion54 decks727 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.9%inclusion50 decks727 decks
-4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.9%inclusion43 decks727 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion43 decks727 decks
1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.8%inclusion42 decks727 decks
3%synergy
Within Range
5.7%inclusion38 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.6%inclusion57 decks666 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion186 decks727 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion173 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
16%inclusion116 decks727 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion104 decks727 decks
-11%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion82 decks725 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion75 decks727 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion74 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.4%inclusion61 decks727 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.6%inclusion55 decks727 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion683 decks727 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion619 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion332 decks727 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion285 decks727 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion209 decks727 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion122 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion111 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion99 decks727 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion93 decks725 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion72 decks727 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion54 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.5%inclusion47 decks727 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.1%inclusion44 decks727 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion689 decks727 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion527 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion514 decks727 decks
-11%synergy
Mountain
69%inclusion500 decks727 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
69%inclusion500 decks727 decks
-9%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion472 decks727 decks
-10%synergy
Island
64%inclusion466 decks727 decks
-15%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion403 decks727 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion383 decks727 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion368 decks727 decks
23%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion364 decks727 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion362 decks727 decks
21%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion348 decks727 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion347 decks727 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion345 decks727 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion345 decks727 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion343 decks727 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion337 decks727 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion335 decks727 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion331 decks727 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
45%inclusion326 decks727 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion325 decks727 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion323 decks727 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion314 decks727 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion313 decks727 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion309 decks727 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion302 decks727 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion299 decks727 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion289 decks727 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion276 decks727 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion215 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion180 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion171 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion170 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion168 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion163 decks727 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion162 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion161 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion160 decks727 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion156 decks727 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion154 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion150 decks727 decks
9%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
20%inclusion147 decks727 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion142 decks727 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion139 decks727 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
19%inclusion137 decks727 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion128 decks727 decks
-1%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
16%inclusion116 decks727 decks
-1%synergy
The World Tree
16%inclusion115 decks727 decks
-11%synergy
Spire Garden
16%inclusion114 decks727 decks
8%synergy