Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget

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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
Hard-Won Jitte
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
12%inclusion37 decks299 decks
8%synergy
Collective Inferno
6.5%inclusion19 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Adept Watershaper
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
48%inclusion494 decks1.03K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion518 decks1.06K decks
38%synergy
Thunder Magic
39%inclusion402 decks1.03K decks
38%synergy
Restoration Magic
47%inclusion483 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Weapons Vendor
38%inclusion395 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Zack Fair
37%inclusion391 decks1.06K decks
33%synergy
Haste Magic
34%inclusion358 decks1.05K decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion417 decks1.06K decks
32%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
38%inclusion403 decks1.06K decks
31%synergy
Freya Crescent
35%inclusion366 decks1.06K decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion588 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion445 decks1.06K decks
-24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion402 decks1.06K decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion389 decks1.06K decks
-20%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion385 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion372 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
35%inclusion369 decks1.06K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion350 decks1.06K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion350 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion336 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.3%inclusion56 decks1.06K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion333 decks1.06K decks
26%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion298 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion295 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion277 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion283 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
26%inclusion279 decks1.06K decks
25%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
24%inclusion250 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
24%inclusion255 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion253 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
24%inclusion248 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Item Shopkeep
23%inclusion245 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Seifer Almasy
22%inclusion228 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion229 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion222 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion201 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion197 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
19%inclusion196 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
16%inclusion170 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion171 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion168 decks1.06K decks
14%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
15%inclusion163 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion149 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion149 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion144 decks1.06K decks
-10%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
13%inclusion137 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion135 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Blade Historian
13%inclusion134 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Delivery Moogle
12%inclusion124 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion127 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
11%inclusion121 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion115 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion112 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
10%inclusion104 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
10%inclusion106 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion104 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion103 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
10%inclusion100 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
10%inclusion99 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
9.4%inclusion100 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
9.2%inclusion98 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.5%inclusion90 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Sabotender
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
7.8%inclusion82 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
7.7%inclusion81 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Anger
7.3%inclusion78 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.1%inclusion75 decks1.06K decks
-7%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion286 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion265 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Slash of Light
22%inclusion230 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion230 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion215 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
18%inclusion193 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion182 decks1.06K decks
-16%synergy
Fire Magic
16%inclusion175 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
You're Not Alone
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion148 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion144 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
13%inclusion138 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Battle Menu
12%inclusion125 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Judgment Bolt
11%inclusion115 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion113 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion110 decks1.06K decks
-10%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion105 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion103 decks1.06K decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion103 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
10%inclusion101 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Big Score
8.9%inclusion94 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Burst Lightning
8.8%inclusion93 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Light of Judgment
8.7%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Self-Destruct
8.4%inclusion89 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.3%inclusion88 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.2%inclusion66 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Opera Love Song
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Bulk Up
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.3%inclusion56 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion56 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion56 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
27%inclusion285 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Suplex
26%inclusion275 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion272 decks1.06K decks
-7%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion229 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion187 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion180 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion176 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion164 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion163 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
15%inclusion157 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion145 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion130 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion127 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion117 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Request
10%inclusion104 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion104 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion102 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion99 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
9.3%inclusion96 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.5%inclusion90 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Choco-Comet
7.1%inclusion73 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion72 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion69 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.06K decks
-7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
28%inclusion302 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
26%inclusion278 decks1.06K decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion274 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion249 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion239 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
23%inclusion239 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Warrior's Sword
22%inclusion229 decks1.05K decks
20%synergy
Paladin's Arms
21%inclusion223 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion214 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
20%inclusion213 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion212 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion207 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion196 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion188 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion177 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion168 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion167 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion162 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion158 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
14%inclusion148 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion151 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion145 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion143 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
White Mage's Staff
13%inclusion139 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion136 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion137 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Coral Sword
13%inclusion132 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion133 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
12%inclusion128 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Sunforger
11%inclusion122 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion122 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion117 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion111 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion109 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
10%inclusion108 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion101 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
9.5%inclusion100 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Tome of Legends
9.4%inclusion100 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion96 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
9.0%inclusion96 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
World Map
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.5%inclusion90 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Brass Knuckles
8.5%inclusion90 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion89 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Twin Blades
6.8%inclusion30 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
30%inclusion315 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion223 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion176 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion175 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
12%inclusion127 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion113 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion108 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
10%inclusion104 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion102 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.5%inclusion90 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
8.4%inclusion89 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Feather of Flight
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.0%inclusion74 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Blood Mist
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.2%inclusion66 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion48 decks809 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Redemption Arc
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion553 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
34%inclusion366 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion339 decks1.06K decks
14%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion180 decks1.06K decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion158 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion109 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion101 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.3%inclusion99 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion72 decks1.06K decks
-12%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.3%inclusion56 decks1.06K decks
-9%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.06K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion828 decks1.06K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion761 decks1.06K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion428 decks1.06K decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion396 decks1.06K decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion269 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
24%inclusion243 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion212 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion201 decks1.06K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion164 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion103 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.06K decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.9%inclusion73 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion1.06K decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion1.06K decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion780 decks1.06K decks
-12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion603 decks1.06K decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion535 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion478 decks1.06K decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion435 decks1.06K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion426 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion401 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion383 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
36%inclusion380 decks1.05K decks
32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion334 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion309 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion307 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion303 decks1.06K decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion265 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
19%inclusion201 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Crossroads Village
17%inclusion173 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion174 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion171 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion157 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
12%inclusion125 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Capital City
10%inclusion105 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion97 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.4%inclusion79 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7.1%inclusion75 decks1.06K decks
-9%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.4%inclusion68 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.06K decks
-40%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.06K decks
-31%synergy