Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Artifacts

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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5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Hamato Guardian Stance
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Special Move
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Exploding Barrel
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
66%synergy
Buster Sword
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Full Throttle
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Blade Historian
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Seifer Almasy
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Brass Squire
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Magic
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Helix
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Thunder Magic
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Savage Beating
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Slash of Light
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Judgment Bolt
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
World at War
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Suplex
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Colossus Hammer
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
22%synergy
The Fire Crystal
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Goldvein Pick
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Repercussion
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Arena of Glory
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
0%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion104 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion108 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion108 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion86 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy