Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Core

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
MTGStocks
Forum Filibuster
2.5%inclusion4 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Erode
2.0%inclusion3 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Herald of Amity
1.3%inclusion2 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
1.3%inclusion2 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
0.8%inclusion1 decks121 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mantle of the Ancients
91%inclusion1.58K decks1.75K decks
86%synergy
Strong Back
90%inclusion1.57K decks1.75K decks
86%synergy
All That Glitters
89%inclusion1.55K decks1.75K decks
84%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
86%inclusion1.50K decks1.75K decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion1.56K decks1.75K decks
80%synergy
Basilisk Collar
85%inclusion1.49K decks1.75K decks
79%synergy
Rancor
82%inclusion1.43K decks1.75K decks
78%synergy
Inventory Management
82%inclusion1.43K decks1.75K decks
77%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
79%inclusion1.39K decks1.75K decks
77%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
77%inclusion1.35K decks1.75K decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
87%inclusion1.52K decks1.75K decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
84%inclusion1.47K decks1.75K decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
82%inclusion1.44K decks1.75K decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
77%inclusion1.34K decks1.75K decks
52%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
76%inclusion1.33K decks1.75K decks
74%synergy
Idolized
76%inclusion1.32K decks1.75K decks
73%synergy
Champion's Helm
75%inclusion1.31K decks1.75K decks
68%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
74%inclusion1.29K decks1.75K decks
71%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
72%inclusion1.26K decks1.75K decks
69%synergy
Armory Paladin
72%inclusion1.26K decks1.75K decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Mister Gutsy
68%inclusion1.19K decks1.75K decks
66%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
67%inclusion1.17K decks1.75K decks
65%synergy
Gunner Conscript
60%inclusion1.04K decks1.75K decks
58%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
58%inclusion1.02K decks1.75K decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion1K decks1.75K decks
49%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
54%inclusion946 decks1.75K decks
53%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
46%inclusion800 decks1.75K decks
45%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
44%inclusion765 decks1.75K decks
41%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
43%inclusion748 decks1.75K decks
41%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
42%inclusion742 decks1.75K decks
41%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
38%inclusion664 decks1.75K decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion663 decks1.75K decks
33%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
36%inclusion632 decks1.75K decks
35%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
35%inclusion614 decks1.75K decks
32%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
34%inclusion588 decks1.75K decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion572 decks1.75K decks
30%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
32%inclusion551 decks1.75K decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion511 decks1.75K decks
26%synergy
Ian the Reckless
27%inclusion480 decks1.75K decks
27%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
27%inclusion467 decks1.75K decks
26%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
24%inclusion417 decks1.75K decks
2%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
22%inclusion385 decks1.75K decks
22%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
21%inclusion366 decks1.75K decks
18%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion357 decks1.75K decks
20%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
20%inclusion349 decks1.75K decks
19%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
19%inclusion160 decks832 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion303 decks1.75K decks
15%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion265 decks1.75K decks
13%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
14%inclusion250 decks1.73K decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion242 decks1.75K decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
13%inclusion231 decks1.75K decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion205 decks1.75K decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion190 decks1.75K decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
10%inclusion181 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion172 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
9.3%inclusion78 decks835 decks
2%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.1%inclusion159 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.9%inclusion138 decks1.74K decks
6%synergy
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
7.7%inclusion134 decks1.75K decks
-16%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
6.7%inclusion118 decks1.75K decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
6.7%inclusion117 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
6.2%inclusion109 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Setessan Champion
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.75K decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.0%inclusion50 decks835 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.9%inclusion103 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
5.8%inclusion101 decks1.75K decks
3%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
5.7%inclusion99 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
5.3%inclusion93 decks1.75K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion1.24K decks1.75K decks
51%synergy
Valorous Stance
60%inclusion1.05K decks1.75K decks
57%synergy
Break Down
58%inclusion1.02K decks1.75K decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion588 decks1.75K decks
-24%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion203 decks1.75K decks
-14%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion196 decks1.75K decks
-19%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion184 decks1.75K decks
-14%synergy
Dispatch
7.9%inclusion139 decks1.75K decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion116 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion92 decks1.75K decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.1%inclusion90 decks1.75K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
63%inclusion1.11K decks1.75K decks
61%synergy
Megaton's Fate
46%inclusion810 decks1.75K decks
45%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion401 decks1.75K decks
18%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion379 decks1.75K decks
-26%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion373 decks1.75K decks
-28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
15%inclusion254 decks1.75K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion236 decks1.75K decks
-25%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion187 decks1.75K decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion179 decks1.75K decks
-28%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.3%inclusion163 decks1.75K decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion128 decks1.75K decks
-20%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion114 decks1.75K decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion113 decks1.75K decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.75K decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
6.0%inclusion105 decks1.75K decks
-21%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion98 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.3%inclusion93 decks1.75K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
68%inclusion1.20K decks1.75K decks
62%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
63%inclusion1.10K decks1.75K decks
60%synergy
Fireshrieker
52%inclusion906 decks1.75K decks
50%synergy
Junk Jet
51%inclusion890 decks1.75K decks
50%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion761 decks1.75K decks
41%synergy
Brass Knuckles
39%inclusion688 decks1.75K decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion521 decks1.75K decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion478 decks1.75K decks
25%synergy
Power Fist
27%inclusion469 decks1.75K decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion368 decks1.75K decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion321 decks1.75K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion299 decks1.75K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion294 decks1.75K decks
16%synergy
Colossus Hammer
16%inclusion281 decks1.75K decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion273 decks1.75K decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion226 decks1.75K decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion175 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion218 decks1.75K decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion211 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion195 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion141 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion165 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.1%inclusion159 decks1.75K decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion159 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
8.9%inclusion73 decks822 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.8%inclusion154 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.5%inclusion142 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.5%inclusion148 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.8%inclusion136 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.7%inclusion135 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
7.7%inclusion134 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
7.0%inclusion56 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.0%inclusion117 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.7%inclusion118 decks1.75K decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.6%inclusion63 decks949 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.6%inclusion115 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.5%inclusion114 decks1.75K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.3%inclusion111 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.2%inclusion109 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.2%inclusion109 decks1.75K decks
0%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.6%inclusion98 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.5%inclusion96 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Almost Perfect
72%inclusion1.26K decks1.75K decks
69%synergy
Well Rested
69%inclusion1.21K decks1.75K decks
67%synergy
Sticky Fingers
67%inclusion1.16K decks1.75K decks
64%synergy
Wild Growth
64%inclusion1.11K decks1.75K decks
55%synergy
Fertile Ground
62%inclusion1.09K decks1.75K decks
58%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
62%inclusion1.08K decks1.75K decks
60%synergy
Animal Friend
42%inclusion742 decks1.75K decks
41%synergy
Abundant Growth
41%inclusion712 decks1.75K decks
39%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
28%inclusion492 decks1.75K decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion484 decks1.75K decks
23%synergy
Acquired Mutation
28%inclusion481 decks1.75K decks
27%synergy
Bear Umbra
23%inclusion396 decks1.75K decks
19%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
16%inclusion272 decks1.75K decks
15%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion241 decks1.75K decks
11%synergy
Squirrel Nest
13%inclusion229 decks1.75K decks
13%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion225 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion227 decks1.75K decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion172 decks1.47K decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion195 decks1.75K decks
9%synergy
Ancestral Mask
10%inclusion183 decks1.75K decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
10%inclusion178 decks1.72K decks
9%synergy
Super State
9.0%inclusion64 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.7%inclusion135 decks1.75K decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion119 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.4%inclusion130 decks1.75K decks
2%synergy
Fighter Class
6.6%inclusion116 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.5%inclusion113 decks1.75K decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.5%inclusion44 decks682 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.3%inclusion110 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Sage's Reverie
6.1%inclusion106 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion1.45K decks1.75K decks
56%synergy
Buried Ruin
73%inclusion1.27K decks1.75K decks
69%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
66%inclusion1.15K decks1.75K decks
64%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
55%inclusion954 decks1.75K decks
44%synergy
Junktown
52%inclusion906 decks1.75K decks
51%synergy
Temple of the False God
37%inclusion647 decks1.75K decks
26%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.5%inclusion148 decks1.75K decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.62K decks1.75K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion1.57K decks1.75K decks
15%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
25%inclusion434 decks1.75K decks
24%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
21%inclusion364 decks1.75K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.3%inclusion110 decks1.75K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion1.74K decks1.75K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.74K decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion1.74K decks1.75K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.72K decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion1.57K decks1.75K decks
47%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion1.56K decks1.75K decks
50%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion1.52K decks1.75K decks
48%synergy
Jungle Shrine
87%inclusion1.52K decks1.75K decks
32%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion1.51K decks1.75K decks
37%synergy
Cinder Glade
85%inclusion1.49K decks1.75K decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion1.49K decks1.75K decks
32%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
70%inclusion1.23K decks1.75K decks
54%synergy
Mossfire Valley
69%inclusion1.20K decks1.75K decks
55%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
69%inclusion1.20K decks1.75K decks
60%synergy
Temple of Triumph
67%inclusion1.17K decks1.75K decks
55%synergy
Temple of Plenty
66%inclusion1.16K decks1.75K decks
54%synergy
Path of Ancestry
66%inclusion1.15K decks1.75K decks
31%synergy
Temple of Abandon
65%inclusion1.14K decks1.75K decks
54%synergy
Scattered Groves
65%inclusion1.13K decks1.75K decks
57%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
63%inclusion1.10K decks1.75K decks
55%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion1.03K decks1.75K decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
53%inclusion923 decks1.75K decks
32%synergy
Ash Barrens
44%inclusion770 decks1.75K decks
38%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
18%inclusion318 decks1.75K decks
-22%synergy
Temple Garden
18%inclusion315 decks1.75K decks
-25%synergy
Stomping Ground
18%inclusion313 decks1.75K decks
-26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
17%inclusion290 decks1.75K decks
-24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion262 decks1.75K decks
-8%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion225 decks1.73K decks
9%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
12%inclusion209 decks1.72K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion206 decks1.75K decks
-20%synergy
Brushland
11%inclusion195 decks1.75K decks
-10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
11%inclusion194 decks1.75K decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion188 decks1.75K decks
-19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
10%inclusion183 decks1.75K decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
10%inclusion181 decks1.75K decks
-15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion178 decks1.75K decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
10%inclusion173 decks1.75K decks
-17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
10%inclusion171 decks1.75K decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion169 decks1.75K decks
-18%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.5%inclusion132 decks1.75K decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
7.1%inclusion124 decks1.75K decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion116 decks1.73K decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
6.7%inclusion117 decks1.75K decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
6.6%inclusion115 decks1.75K decks
-15%synergy
Commercial District
6.0%inclusion105 decks1.75K decks
-2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
5.7%inclusion84 decks1.48K decks
-5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
5.7%inclusion84 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.7%inclusion99 decks1.75K decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion98 decks1.73K decks
1%synergy