Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Aggravated Assault
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Arena of Glory
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
67%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Genji Glove
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Lizard Blades
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Voice of Victory
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Combat Celebrant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Tataru Taru
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Blade Historian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Comeuppance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Continue?
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Tithe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Calamity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Seize the Day
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
World at War
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Flame Rift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Assault Strobe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fury of the Horde
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Commander's Plate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Helm of the Host
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Infiltration Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Arc Spitter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Powerbalance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flamekin Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-29%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy