Cloud Strife (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.4%inclusion5 decks147 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.0%inclusion3 decks147 decks
-7%synergy
Splinter's Technique
1.5%inclusion3 decks203 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
1.0%inclusion2 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
63%inclusion440 decks699 decks
59%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
60%inclusion417 decks699 decks
58%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
60%inclusion417 decks699 decks
58%synergy
Druids' Repository
59%inclusion414 decks699 decks
58%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
58%inclusion405 decks699 decks
56%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
55%inclusion381 decks699 decks
49%synergy
Nature's Will
49%inclusion343 decks699 decks
48%synergy
Mindblade Render
45%inclusion314 decks699 decks
44%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
45%inclusion313 decks699 decks
44%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
43%inclusion295 decks693 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion479 decks699 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion408 decks699 decks
34%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
48%inclusion335 decks699 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion301 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion300 decks699 decks
33%synergy
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
42%inclusion297 decks699 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion290 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion279 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Noble Hierarch
40%inclusion279 decks699 decks
31%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
39%inclusion273 decks699 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion344 decks699 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion333 decks699 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion331 decks699 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion291 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion266 decks699 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion252 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion224 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion210 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion206 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion186 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Blood-Chin Rager
37%inclusion256 decks699 decks
36%synergy
Rushblade Commander
36%inclusion252 decks699 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion235 decks699 decks
25%synergy
Grim Hireling
33%inclusion230 decks699 decks
32%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion229 decks699 decks
32%synergy
Devilish Valet
31%inclusion219 decks699 decks
31%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion207 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
29%inclusion200 decks699 decks
28%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
27%inclusion192 decks699 decks
27%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
27%inclusion191 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
27%inclusion190 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion173 decks637 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion187 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
23%inclusion161 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
22%inclusion143 decks637 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion156 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
22%inclusion154 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion153 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
22%inclusion151 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Kargan Warleader
21%inclusion149 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
21%inclusion149 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
21%inclusion147 decks693 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion146 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
21%inclusion144 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
20%inclusion142 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Tinder Wall
20%inclusion139 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
19%inclusion134 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Chief of the Edge
19%inclusion132 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
18%inclusion129 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
18%inclusion126 decks697 decks
17%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
17%inclusion120 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
17%inclusion117 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
17%inclusion117 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Marneus Calgar
17%inclusion116 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion113 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
16%inclusion111 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
15%inclusion93 decks635 decks
14%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
14%inclusion101 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion99 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Thrasher Brute
14%inclusion97 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion96 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Decorated Champion
13%inclusion89 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion87 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
12%inclusion84 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
12%inclusion39 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Stadium Headliner
12%inclusion72 decks621 decks
11%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
11%inclusion79 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion77 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion267 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion254 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Eladamri's Call
32%inclusion224 decks699 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion221 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion188 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion178 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion174 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion173 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
24%inclusion165 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion147 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Secure the Wastes
20%inclusion143 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion135 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion131 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion118 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion115 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion112 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion105 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
15%inclusion103 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion103 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion101 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion95 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion93 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion88 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion87 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion84 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion79 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion79 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion79 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Pact
11%inclusion79 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion77 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion75 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion75 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion71 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion70 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion70 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Final Fortune
10%inclusion70 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.4%inclusion59 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.2%inclusion52 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion56 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.2%inclusion50 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.0%inclusion49 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
6%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.4%inclusion45 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion41 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.7%inclusion40 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.3%inclusion37 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion207 decks699 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion170 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion165 decks699 decks
-11%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
21%inclusion144 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion139 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion128 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion105 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion101 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion93 decks699 decks
-9%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion88 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion87 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion80 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion74 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion72 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion67 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.3%inclusion65 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.2%inclusion64 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion54 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.9%inclusion41 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.7%inclusion40 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Harvest Season
5.4%inclusion38 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
37%inclusion258 decks699 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion176 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion164 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Dolmen Gate
22%inclusion154 decks699 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion152 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion111 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion88 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion69 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.3%inclusion58 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion44 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion38 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.3%inclusion37 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.0%inclusion35 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion263 decks699 decks
27%synergy
Bear Umbra
31%inclusion214 decks699 decks
30%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion176 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion172 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Warleader's Call
25%inclusion172 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
24%inclusion165 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
22%inclusion155 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion134 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Aura Shards
17%inclusion119 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
16%inclusion114 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
15%inclusion106 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion106 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Windcrag Siege
13%inclusion83 decks628 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion88 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion85 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion84 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion84 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
12%inclusion81 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion71 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion68 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion68 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.2%inclusion50 decks699 decks
-4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.7%inclusion40 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion39 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Within Range
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.8%inclusion50 decks637 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion184 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion167 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
15%inclusion108 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion96 decks699 decks
-12%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion74 decks697 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion73 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion73 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion56 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion656 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion596 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion316 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion272 decks699 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion202 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion121 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion110 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion100 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion84 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion72 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.4%inclusion45 decks699 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.9%inclusion41 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion663 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion504 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion494 decks699 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
69%inclusion480 decks699 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
69%inclusion480 decks699 decks
-9%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion454 decks699 decks
-10%synergy
Island
64%inclusion448 decks699 decks
-15%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion385 decks699 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion366 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion350 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion343 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
49%inclusion343 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion334 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion331 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
47%inclusion330 decks699 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion327 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
47%inclusion326 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion323 decks699 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion322 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion318 decks699 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion313 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion313 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
44%inclusion306 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion302 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion298 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion297 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion286 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion283 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion274 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion264 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion208 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion172 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Bayou
23%inclusion163 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion162 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion160 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion156 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion154 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion153 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion152 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion147 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion147 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion143 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
20%inclusion143 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion136 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion134 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
19%inclusion132 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion119 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
17%inclusion116 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
The World Tree
16%inclusion112 decks699 decks
-11%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion107 decks699 decks
8%synergy