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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
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Leonardo, the Balance
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Formidable Speaker
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
79%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Deflecting Swat
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
75%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
72%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Noble Hierarch
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Birds of Paradise
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Remora
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Seal
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Delighted Halfling
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Silence
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Diabolic Intent
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Eladamri's Call
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Mox Diamond
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
88%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
80%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
83%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
77%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Worldly Tutor
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Grim Hireling
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Tinder Wall
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Mindblade Render
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Mockingbird
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Rushblade Commander
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Stadium Headliner
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Devilish Valet
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Pact of Negation
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Mental Misstep
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Pact
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Mystical Tutor
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Intuition
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Summoner's Pact
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Final Fortune
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Ad Nauseam
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Fire Covenant
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Abrupt Decay
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Crop Rotation
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Manamorphose
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Rite of Flame
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Culling Ritual
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Neoform
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-35%synergy
Warrior's Oath
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Dolmen Gate
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Druids' Repository
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Will
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Bear Umbra
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Aura Shards
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Warleader's Call
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Shared Animosity
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Lives
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
23%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-44%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
83%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
83%synergy
Bayou
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
83%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
84%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
83%synergy
Tropical Island
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
80%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
80%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Plateau
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
78%synergy
City of Brass
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Wooded Foothills
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Breeding Pool
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Island
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-61%synergy
Forest
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-63%synergy
Plains
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-59%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-60%synergy
Temple Garden
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-60%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Blood Crypt
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-38%synergy