Cloud Strife (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Coastal Peak
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Forum of Amity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mindblade Render
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Rushblade Commander
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Devilish Valet
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Chief of the Edge
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Shared Animosity
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Druids' Repository
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Kargan Warleader
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Decorated Champion
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Combat Celebrant
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Mardu Strike Leader
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Thrasher Brute
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Radha, Heir to Keld
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Kargan Intimidator
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Stadium Headliner
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Arashin Foremost
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
General Marhault Elsdragon
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Metallic Mimic
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Mardu Woe-Reaper
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Maja, Bretagard Protector
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Honored Crop-Captain
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Goma Fada Vanguard
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Zurgo Helmsmasher
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Secure the Wastes
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Make a Stand
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Harmony
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Snap
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Concerted Defense
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Strength of Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Harvest Season
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Neoform
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Bring to Light
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Edge of Autumn
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Time of Need
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
World Map
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Obsidian Battle-Axe
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Horn of the Mark
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Will
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Fertile Ground
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Military Intelligence
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Rally the Ranks
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Kinbinding
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Leader
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Within Range
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
A Realm Reborn
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Valor in Akros
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Stronghold Arena
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion54 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Pillar of Origins
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Island
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Nomad Outpost
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Opulent Palace
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Savage Lands
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Rootbound Crag
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Capital City
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malady
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy