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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
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Mister Gutsy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Armory Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Arbor Elf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Knotvine Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Craig Boone, Novac Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Duke Ulder Ravengard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Druid of the Anima
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gylwain, Casting Director
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Inventory Management
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Valorous Stance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Naya Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Break Down
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Tribute to the Wild
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Megaton's Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Open the Vaults
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Winds of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pick Your Poison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Power Fist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Nettlecyst
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Baseball Bat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Monster Manual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bone Sabres
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hunter's Bow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Scytheclaw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mage Slayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
Darksteel Mutation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Rancor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
All That Glitters
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Strong Back
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Bear Umbra
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Idolized
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Alpha Authority
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mayael's Aria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Song of the Dryads
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Mantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Acquired Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Teleportation Circle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Court of Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Well Rested
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Kor Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mines of Moria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Unity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Spire Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rockfall Vale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Thornspire Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy