Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Budget 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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Raphael, Tough Turtle
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Frog Butler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grounded for Life
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Skateboard
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
86%inclusion153 decks177 decks
81%synergy
Almost Perfect
84%inclusion148 decks177 decks
81%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
84%inclusion149 decks177 decks
80%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
80%inclusion142 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Armory Paladin
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Strong Back
81%inclusion144 decks177 decks
77%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
79%inclusion140 decks177 decks
77%synergy
Sticky Fingers
79%inclusion140 decks177 decks
76%synergy
Fertile Ground
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
76%synergy
Rancor
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion144 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
80%inclusion142 decks177 decks
74%synergy
Basilisk Collar
77%inclusion137 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
77%inclusion136 decks177 decks
74%synergy
Mister Gutsy
76%inclusion135 decks177 decks
75%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
76%inclusion135 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Valorous Stance
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Break Down
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Brotherhood Outcast
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
74%synergy
Gunner Conscript
75%inclusion132 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
74%inclusion131 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
73%inclusion130 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
71%inclusion126 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
71%inclusion126 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
66%inclusion117 decks177 decks
61%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
65%inclusion115 decks177 decks
64%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
64%inclusion114 decks177 decks
63%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
63%inclusion112 decks177 decks
63%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
63%inclusion111 decks177 decks
62%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
60%inclusion107 decks177 decks
60%synergy
Ian the Reckless
57%inclusion101 decks177 decks
56%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
57%inclusion101 decks177 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-14%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Pack Leader
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Gylwain, Casting Director
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Barret Wallace
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Spirited Companion
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
75%inclusion132 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion132 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion104 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-45%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-19%synergy
Beast Within
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-25%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion124 decks177 decks
45%synergy
Megaton's Fate
69%inclusion123 decks177 decks
68%synergy
Single Combat
69%inclusion123 decks177 decks
67%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
-34%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-27%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
-38%synergy
Winds of Rath
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-9%synergy
Harmonize
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
69%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion133 decks177 decks
48%synergy
Junk Jet
73%inclusion130 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Explorer's Scope
72%inclusion128 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Fireshrieker
72%inclusion127 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
71%inclusion125 decks177 decks
68%synergy
Brass Knuckles
69%inclusion122 decks177 decks
68%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
60%inclusion106 decks177 decks
57%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Short Bow
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Chainsaw
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
75%inclusion133 decks177 decks
66%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
74%inclusion131 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Idolized
74%inclusion131 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Well Rested
71%inclusion126 decks177 decks
69%synergy
Abundant Growth
67%inclusion118 decks177 decks
65%synergy
Animal Friend
65%inclusion115 decks177 decks
64%synergy
Acquired Mutation
63%inclusion111 decks177 decks
62%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
49%inclusion86 decks177 decks
48%synergy
Squirrel Nest
42%inclusion74 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Dog Umbra
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Overencumbered
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Buried in the Garden
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion140 decks177 decks
53%synergy
Buried Ruin
77%inclusion136 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
75%inclusion132 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Junktown
73%inclusion130 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
57%synergy
Temple of the False God
59%inclusion105 decks177 decks
48%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion154 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion144 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
53%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
50%inclusion89 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion177 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion177 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion177 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion169 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion160 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion152 decks177 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion149 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Cinder Glade
84%inclusion148 decks177 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Abandon
81%inclusion144 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion142 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Triumph
80%inclusion142 decks177 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
80%inclusion142 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Plenty
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
68%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion140 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
79%inclusion140 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Scattered Groves
79%inclusion139 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Mossfire Valley
78%inclusion138 decks177 decks
64%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
77%inclusion136 decks177 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion135 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
74%inclusion131 decks177 decks
53%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
72%inclusion128 decks177 decks
64%synergy
Ash Barrens
71%inclusion126 decks177 decks
65%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-18%synergy