Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Aggro

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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
4.7%inclusion9 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Erode
4.1%inclusion3 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.8%inclusion3 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.6%inclusion4 decks156 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
67%inclusion289 decks429 decks
60%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
54%inclusion237 decks442 decks
47%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
52%inclusion229 decks442 decks
46%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion272 decks442 decks
44%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion229 decks440 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
51%inclusion225 decks442 decks
43%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion246 decks442 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
48%inclusion214 decks442 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion231 decks442 decks
41%synergy
Lizard Blades
49%inclusion216 decks442 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
74%inclusion326 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion316 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion299 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion246 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion244 decks442 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
48%inclusion211 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion209 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
47%inclusion206 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
45%inclusion201 decks442 decks
35%synergy
Full Throttle
45%inclusion197 decks442 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion129 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion111 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion103 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion93 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion62 decks442 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion195 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
43%inclusion190 decks442 decks
37%synergy
Combat Celebrant
43%inclusion189 decks442 decks
33%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
42%inclusion185 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion181 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion166 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
37%inclusion164 decks442 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion161 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion159 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
31%inclusion137 decks442 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion126 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
26%inclusion116 decks442 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion110 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion103 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion102 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion100 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion92 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion90 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
20%inclusion87 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion86 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion85 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion83 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion78 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion78 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion76 decks433 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion73 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion70 decks440 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion70 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion67 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
15%inclusion66 decks440 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Weapons Vendor
9.0%inclusion39 decks434 decks
7%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Seifer Almasy
8.6%inclusion37 decks431 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
42%inclusion185 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion160 decks432 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
35%inclusion156 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion145 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion127 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion124 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion124 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
28%inclusion122 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Helix
26%inclusion114 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion106 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion92 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion85 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion83 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion75 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion69 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion45 decks431 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Haste Magic
8.7%inclusion38 decks438 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion38 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
42%inclusion186 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion159 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion155 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
27%inclusion121 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
24%inclusion107 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion89 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion86 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion85 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion76 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion48 decks440 decks
9%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
0%synergy
World at War
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Suplex
5.2%inclusion23 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion193 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion178 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion148 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion139 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion130 decks442 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
29%inclusion128 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion127 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
29%inclusion126 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion111 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion110 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion109 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
24%inclusion105 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion102 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion100 decks442 decks
17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
22%inclusion96 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion89 decks434 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion90 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion89 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion83 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion82 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion80 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion77 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion70 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion46 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion42 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.6%inclusion38 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
39%inclusion171 decks442 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion169 decks442 decks
28%synergy
Fighter Class
28%inclusion123 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion62 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Super State
7.0%inclusion27 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion317 decks442 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion214 decks442 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion204 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion148 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion106 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion86 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion78 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
3%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion400 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion369 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion230 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion172 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion96 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion434 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion434 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion402 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
78%inclusion344 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion281 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion261 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion230 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion214 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
46%inclusion205 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion202 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion195 decks442 decks
20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
38%inclusion167 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion166 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion153 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion145 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion145 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion121 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion120 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion118 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion105 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion89 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion89 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion87 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion75 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion62 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion48 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
0%synergy