Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Attack Triggers

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Joined Researchers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Acolyte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Combat Celebrant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Blade Historian
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Firemane Commando
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lizard Blades
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Death Kiss
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Take the Bait
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Master Warcraft
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Thunder Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Protection Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Helix
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Pyroblast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
World at War
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Request
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Martial Coup
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Reconstruct History
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Colossus Hammer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sunforger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Fighter Class
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Brilliant Wings
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Search for Dagger
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
22%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Restless Bivouac
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Flamekin Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Triumph
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy