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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
All That Glitters
87%inclusion152 decks175 decks
82%synergy
Almost Perfect
82%inclusion144 decks175 decks
80%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
83%inclusion146 decks175 decks
79%synergy
Armory Paladin
80%inclusion140 decks175 decks
78%synergy
Strong Back
81%inclusion141 decks175 decks
77%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
79%inclusion138 decks175 decks
77%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
78%inclusion136 decks175 decks
76%synergy
Rancor
79%inclusion139 decks175 decks
75%synergy
Fertile Ground
79%inclusion138 decks175 decks
75%synergy
Mister Gutsy
76%inclusion133 decks175 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion142 decks175 decks
72%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
79%inclusion139 decks175 decks
73%synergy
Basilisk Collar
78%inclusion136 decks175 decks
72%synergy
Sticky Fingers
77%inclusion134 decks175 decks
74%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
76%inclusion133 decks175 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
75%inclusion132 decks175 decks
56%synergy
Wild Growth
75%inclusion132 decks175 decks
67%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
75%inclusion131 decks175 decks
72%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
75%inclusion131 decks175 decks
73%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
75%inclusion131 decks175 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Gunner Conscript
74%inclusion129 decks175 decks
72%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
73%inclusion127 decks175 decks
71%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
70%inclusion123 decks175 decks
69%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
69%inclusion121 decks175 decks
68%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
68%inclusion119 decks175 decks
67%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
64%inclusion112 decks175 decks
59%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
63%inclusion111 decks175 decks
62%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
63%inclusion111 decks175 decks
63%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
62%inclusion108 decks175 decks
61%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
58%inclusion102 decks175 decks
58%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
57%inclusion100 decks175 decks
57%synergy
Ian the Reckless
56%inclusion98 decks175 decks
55%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Frog Butler
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Barret Wallace
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Pack Leader
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Spirited Companion
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Rabbit Battery
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
EPF Point Squad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
75%inclusion131 decks175 decks
71%synergy
Valorous Stance
74%inclusion129 decks175 decks
71%synergy
Break Down
74%inclusion129 decks175 decks
72%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion128 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion103 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
-43%synergy
Beast Within
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Grounded for Life
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Continue?
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion121 decks175 decks
44%synergy
Single Combat
68%inclusion119 decks175 decks
66%synergy
Megaton's Fate
67%inclusion117 decks175 decks
66%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
-35%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-28%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Farseek
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-39%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion130 decks175 decks
47%synergy
Champion's Helm
74%inclusion129 decks175 decks
67%synergy
Fireshrieker
70%inclusion123 decks175 decks
69%synergy
Explorer's Scope
70%inclusion122 decks175 decks
67%synergy
Junk Jet
69%inclusion121 decks175 decks
68%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
69%inclusion120 decks175 decks
66%synergy
Brass Knuckles
67%inclusion117 decks175 decks
66%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
61%inclusion107 decks175 decks
58%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Short Bow
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Skateboard
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Idolized
74%inclusion129 decks175 decks
71%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
71%inclusion124 decks175 decks
69%synergy
Well Rested
70%inclusion122 decks175 decks
67%synergy
Abundant Growth
68%inclusion119 decks175 decks
66%synergy
Animal Friend
66%inclusion115 decks175 decks
65%synergy
Acquired Mutation
62%inclusion109 decks175 decks
61%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
47%inclusion83 decks175 decks
47%synergy
Squirrel Nest
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
42%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Overencumbered
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Dog Umbra
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Buried in the Garden
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion135 decks175 decks
51%synergy
Buried Ruin
76%inclusion133 decks175 decks
72%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
73%inclusion127 decks175 decks
71%synergy
Junktown
71%inclusion124 decks175 decks
70%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
66%inclusion116 decks175 decks
56%synergy
Temple of the False God
60%inclusion105 decks175 decks
49%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion150 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion139 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
55%inclusion97 decks175 decks
55%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
51%inclusion90 decks175 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion175 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion175 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion175 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion167 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion157 decks175 decks
35%synergy
Canopy Vista
85%inclusion149 decks175 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion147 decks175 decks
41%synergy
Cinder Glade
83%inclusion145 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Abandon
80%inclusion140 decks175 decks
69%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion139 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
79%inclusion139 decks175 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Triumph
79%inclusion138 decks175 decks
67%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion138 decks175 decks
40%synergy
Evolving Wilds
79%inclusion138 decks175 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Plenty
78%inclusion136 decks175 decks
66%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion134 decks175 decks
63%synergy
Scattered Groves
76%inclusion133 decks175 decks
68%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
76%inclusion133 decks175 decks
68%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
75%inclusion132 decks175 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion131 decks175 decks
40%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
74%inclusion130 decks175 decks
53%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
70%inclusion123 decks175 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
69%inclusion121 decks175 decks
63%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
-7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Fortified Village
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Game Trail
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Highlands
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-1%synergy