Cloud Strife (Commander) - Optimized Warriors

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Cloud Strife
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Samut, Hazoret's Champion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nivea, Beloved Battlemage
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Desert Were-Worm
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Champion of Lambholt
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Nature's Will
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Druids' Repository
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Rushblade Commander
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Mindblade Render
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Combat Celebrant
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Grand Warlord Radha
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Devilish Valet
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Kargan Warleader
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Marneus Calgar
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Thrasher Brute
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Chief of the Edge
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Decorated Champion
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Grim Hireling
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mardu Woe-Reaper
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Stadium Headliner
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Maja, Bretagard Protector
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Species Specialist
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Metallic Mimic
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Zurgo Helmsmasher
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
General Marhault Elsdragon
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Secure the Wastes
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Eladamri's Call
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Mardu
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Harmony
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Harvest Season
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Distant Melody
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Oath
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Dolmen Gate
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Bear Umbra
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Impact Tremors
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Warleader's Call
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Within Range
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
All-Out Assault
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Steely Resolve
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Song of Freyalise
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Breath of Fury
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cascading Cataracts
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Timeless Lotus
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Island
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Forest
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Stomping Ground
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Ketria Triome
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
The World Tree
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Bayou
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Tropical Island
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
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