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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Ares, God of War
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Erode
2.0%inclusion4 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
1.5%inclusion3 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
1.1%inclusion2 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Dina's Guidance
1.1%inclusion2 decks185 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
63%inclusion494 decks789 decks
59%synergy
Druids' Repository
59%inclusion468 decks789 decks
58%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
59%inclusion465 decks789 decks
58%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
59%inclusion464 decks789 decks
57%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
58%inclusion460 decks789 decks
57%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
55%inclusion436 decks789 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Will
49%inclusion386 decks789 decks
48%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
45%inclusion357 decks789 decks
44%synergy
Mindblade Render
44%inclusion350 decks789 decks
43%synergy
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
44%inclusion345 decks789 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion530 decks789 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion456 decks789 decks
33%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
48%inclusion376 decks789 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion346 decks789 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion341 decks789 decks
33%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
43%inclusion335 decks786 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion325 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion316 decks789 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion314 decks789 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
40%inclusion314 decks789 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion384 decks789 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion376 decks789 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion371 decks789 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion321 decks789 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion298 decks789 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion284 decks789 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion254 decks789 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion225 decks789 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion224 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion207 decks789 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
39%inclusion311 decks789 decks
38%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
37%inclusion292 decks789 decks
36%synergy
Rushblade Commander
37%inclusion290 decks789 decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion261 decks789 decks
32%synergy
Grim Hireling
33%inclusion261 decks789 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion256 decks789 decks
24%synergy
Devilish Valet
30%inclusion238 decks789 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
29%inclusion232 decks789 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion231 decks789 decks
19%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
29%inclusion226 decks789 decks
28%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
28%inclusion219 decks789 decks
27%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
27%inclusion213 decks789 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion195 decks730 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion207 decks789 decks
23%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
24%inclusion177 decks730 decks
24%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
23%inclusion185 decks789 decks
21%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
23%inclusion181 decks789 decks
3%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
23%inclusion179 decks786 decks
22%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
22%inclusion177 decks789 decks
17%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
22%inclusion176 decks789 decks
22%synergy
Kargan Warleader
22%inclusion175 decks789 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion171 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion171 decks789 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion169 decks789 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
21%inclusion165 decks789 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion161 decks789 decks
16%synergy
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
20%inclusion156 decks789 decks
19%synergy
Chief of the Edge
19%inclusion149 decks789 decks
18%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
19%inclusion149 decks789 decks
18%synergy
Tinder Wall
18%inclusion144 decks789 decks
17%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
17%inclusion136 decks789 decks
16%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
17%inclusion134 decks789 decks
17%synergy
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
17%inclusion133 decks789 decks
16%synergy
Marneus Calgar
17%inclusion132 decks789 decks
16%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
16%inclusion129 decks789 decks
16%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
16%inclusion125 decks789 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion123 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
15%inclusion121 decks789 decks
14%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
15%inclusion107 decks728 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion114 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
14%inclusion61 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion109 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Thrasher Brute
14%inclusion107 decks789 decks
13%synergy
Decorated Champion
13%inclusion100 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion99 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion96 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Stadium Headliner
11%inclusion80 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
11%inclusion87 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
11%inclusion86 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
11%inclusion65 decks601 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
36%inclusion284 decks789 decks
25%synergy
Eladamri's Call
32%inclusion250 decks789 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion246 decks789 decks
20%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion206 decks789 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion204 decks789 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion199 decks789 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion191 decks789 decks
20%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
24%inclusion188 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion173 decks789 decks
17%synergy
Secure the Wastes
21%inclusion165 decks789 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion154 decks789 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion145 decks789 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion135 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion131 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion130 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion125 decks789 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion115 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
15%inclusion115 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion112 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion110 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion106 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion101 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion100 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion93 decks789 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion90 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion90 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion89 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion88 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion83 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion83 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Summoner's Pact
10%inclusion82 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion81 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion77 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion75 decks789 decks
7%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion75 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.9%inclusion65 decks728 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion69 decks789 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.6%inclusion68 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.5%inclusion59 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion58 decks789 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.4%inclusion58 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.1%inclusion56 decks789 decks
6%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.6%inclusion52 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion51 decks789 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
6.3%inclusion50 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.0%inclusion47 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.3%inclusion42 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.2%inclusion41 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.1%inclusion40 decks789 decks
-0%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.1%inclusion40 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion232 decks789 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion198 decks789 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion182 decks789 decks
-12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
21%inclusion166 decks789 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion160 decks789 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion137 decks789 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion116 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion110 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion102 decks789 decks
-9%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion98 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion96 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion90 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion87 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion81 decks789 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.4%inclusion74 decks789 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
8.9%inclusion70 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion69 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion61 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.2%inclusion49 decks789 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.0%inclusion47 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Harvest Season
6.0%inclusion47 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
5.6%inclusion44 decks789 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
37%inclusion292 decks789 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
26%inclusion203 decks789 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion191 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Dolmen Gate
24%inclusion187 decks789 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion169 decks789 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion125 decks789 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion105 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion76 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.9%inclusion70 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.7%inclusion61 decks789 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.6%inclusion60 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.1%inclusion56 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion50 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.1%inclusion48 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.4%inclusion43 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion297 decks789 decks
27%synergy
Bear Umbra
31%inclusion242 decks789 decks
30%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion199 decks789 decks
23%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion197 decks789 decks
23%synergy
Warleader's Call
24%inclusion191 decks789 decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
24%inclusion186 decks789 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion181 decks789 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion154 decks789 decks
18%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
17%inclusion134 decks789 decks
16%synergy
Aura Shards
17%inclusion134 decks789 decks
15%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
15%inclusion120 decks789 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion110 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
14%inclusion98 decks722 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion104 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion96 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
12%inclusion96 decks789 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion93 decks789 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion91 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion81 decks789 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion80 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion79 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.1%inclusion56 decks789 decks
-4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.1%inclusion56 decks789 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion50 decks789 decks
3%synergy
Within Range
5.9%inclusion43 decks728 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.8%inclusion46 decks789 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.4%inclusion43 decks789 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.6%inclusion63 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion198 decks789 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion188 decks789 decks
13%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
16%inclusion129 decks789 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion108 decks789 decks
-12%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion86 decks789 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion84 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion79 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion67 decks789 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.8%inclusion54 decks789 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion738 decks789 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion666 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion362 decks789 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion311 decks789 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion225 decks789 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion135 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion123 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion110 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion100 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion73 decks789 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion63 decks789 decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.3%inclusion50 decks789 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.6%inclusion44 decks789 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion741 decks789 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion568 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion561 decks789 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
69%inclusion547 decks789 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
69%inclusion546 decks789 decks
-8%synergy
Swamp
66%inclusion521 decks789 decks
-9%synergy
Island
65%inclusion512 decks789 decks
-14%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion437 decks789 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion416 decks789 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion403 decks789 decks
24%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion397 decks789 decks
20%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion394 decks789 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion381 decks789 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion381 decks789 decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion380 decks789 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion376 decks789 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion372 decks789 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion367 decks789 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion364 decks789 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion363 decks789 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
45%inclusion358 decks789 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion357 decks789 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion352 decks789 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion345 decks789 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion341 decks789 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion331 decks789 decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion330 decks789 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion329 decks789 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion320 decks789 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion297 decks789 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion229 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion192 decks789 decks
12%synergy
Bayou
23%inclusion182 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion180 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion178 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion175 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion172 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion172 decks789 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion169 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion163 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion161 decks789 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion159 decks789 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion156 decks789 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion150 decks789 decks
3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
19%inclusion150 decks789 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
18%inclusion144 decks789 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion134 decks789 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
16%inclusion127 decks789 decks
8%synergy
The World Tree
16%inclusion126 decks789 decks
-11%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
16%inclusion123 decks789 decks
-1%synergy