Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Aggro

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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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MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fast Forward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Esper Sentinel
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Arena of Glory
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Genji Glove
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Aggravated Assault
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Mother of Runes
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Buster Sword
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
17%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Combat Celebrant
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Voice of Victory
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Giver of Runes
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Port Razer
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Great Train Heist
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Price of Progress
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Psychotic Fury
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Turtles Forever
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Seize the Day
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Relentless Assault
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Winnowing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Mithril Coat
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Twin Blades
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy