Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
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Erode
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fateful Tempest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Arena of Glory
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Aggravated Assault
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Genji Glove
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Mother of Runes
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Combat Celebrant
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Giver of Runes
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Blade Historian
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Voice of Victory
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Port Razer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Great Train Heist
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Palm
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Seize the Day
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
27%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Colossus Hammer
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Fighter Class
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Noon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Plateau
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Elegant Parlor
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy