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
Turbulent Steppe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Joined Researchers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Acolyte
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Combat Celebrant
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Warleader
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Blade Historian
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lizard Blades
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Death Kiss
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Master Warcraft
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Thunder Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Comeuppance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Protection Magic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
World at War
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Requisition Raid
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Request
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Martial Coup
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Box
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Fighter Class
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Brilliant Wings
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Super State
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Guild Artisan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Search for Dagger
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Arena of Glory
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Flamekin Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Blitzball
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Boros Garrison
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Summit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy