Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget

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
Fields of Strife
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Pursue the Past
4.5%inclusion9 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Practiced Offense
3.9%inclusion9 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
2.6%inclusion6 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
47%inclusion555 decks1.18K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion567 decks1.20K decks
37%synergy
Thunder Magic
36%inclusion423 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Restoration Magic
45%inclusion525 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Weapons Vendor
36%inclusion426 decks1.18K decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion479 decks1.20K decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
39%inclusion465 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion422 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Haste Magic
32%inclusion382 decks1.19K decks
31%synergy
Freya Crescent
34%inclusion408 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion659 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion497 decks1.20K decks
-25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion443 decks1.20K decks
26%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion438 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion429 decks1.20K decks
-21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion411 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion408 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion390 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
32%inclusion383 decks1.20K decks
23%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
31%inclusion376 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion374 decks1.20K decks
26%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion341 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion340 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
28%inclusion331 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion323 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
25%inclusion303 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion293 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
24%inclusion279 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion270 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion267 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion259 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Seifer Almasy
21%inclusion248 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Item Shopkeep
21%inclusion251 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion249 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion238 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion234 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
17%inclusion204 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Barret Wallace
17%inclusion200 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
16%inclusion191 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion175 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
14%inclusion171 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion172 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion164 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion161 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion154 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Blade Historian
12%inclusion150 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion139 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
11%inclusion133 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion128 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion47 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion120 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Port Razer
10%inclusion119 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
10%inclusion116 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion118 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
9.4%inclusion113 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
9.4%inclusion46 decks490 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.2%inclusion110 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
9.0%inclusion106 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.7%inclusion104 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
8.6%inclusion101 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Sabotender
8.1%inclusion95 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.1%inclusion97 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
7.8%inclusion94 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Balefire Liege
7.7%inclusion93 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion92 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Anger
7.7%inclusion92 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion325 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion297 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
23%inclusion276 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion249 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
20%inclusion240 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Strike
18%inclusion217 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion208 decks1.20K decks
-15%synergy
Fire Magic
15%inclusion180 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion171 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
You're Not Alone
14%inclusion167 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion148 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
12%inclusion144 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion132 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion116 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Judgment Bolt
9.5%inclusion113 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Burst Lightning
9.1%inclusion109 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
8.9%inclusion106 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Big Score
8.8%inclusion106 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Self-Destruct
8.2%inclusion98 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.0%inclusion96 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Light of Judgment
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion81 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Opera Love Song
5.7%inclusion67 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Twinferno
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion314 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Full Throttle
26%inclusion308 decks1.20K decks
20%synergy
Suplex
24%inclusion290 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion259 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion213 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion207 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion203 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion181 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion181 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion170 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion161 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion150 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion141 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion119 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion119 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Request
9.4%inclusion110 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.6%inclusion103 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.5%inclusion101 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.4%inclusion101 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion85 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Choco-Comet
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.2%inclusion74 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.4%inclusion65 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
30%inclusion362 decks1.20K decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion330 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Samurai's Katana
24%inclusion285 decks1.20K decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion282 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion270 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
21%inclusion250 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion246 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion244 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
20%inclusion236 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion236 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
20%inclusion234 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
18%inclusion220 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion209 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion205 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Excalibur II
16%inclusion189 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion192 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion181 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion174 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion174 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion166 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
14%inclusion51 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion165 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion161 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion150 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
13%inclusion148 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Lion Heart
13%inclusion148 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
White Mage's Staff
12%inclusion146 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion145 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion140 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Coral Sword
12%inclusion138 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
12%inclusion139 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion137 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion138 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Sunforger
11%inclusion132 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion132 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion131 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion120 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.4%inclusion113 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.2%inclusion111 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
9.0%inclusion107 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Brass Knuckles
8.8%inclusion106 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.8%inclusion105 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
8.7%inclusion105 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion104 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
World Map
8.0%inclusion95 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Twin Blades
7.3%inclusion45 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.2%inclusion87 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
6.8%inclusion81 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
28%inclusion332 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion250 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion205 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion200 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion132 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion130 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion117 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.2%inclusion110 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
9.2%inclusion110 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
8.7%inclusion104 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.2%inclusion98 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.1%inclusion85 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Blood Mist
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.9%inclusion71 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.7%inclusion69 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
5.3%inclusion51 decks959 decks
3%synergy
Redemption Arc
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Gryff's Boon
5.2%inclusion63 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion627 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion401 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion379 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
16%inclusion192 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion169 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion131 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion118 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.3%inclusion86 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.0%inclusion84 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
-13%synergy
Needle Spires
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.3%inclusion64 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion937 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion866 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion486 decks1.20K decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion473 decks1.20K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion293 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
22%inclusion255 decks1.17K decks
20%synergy
White Auracite
18%inclusion215 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion214 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion178 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.7%inclusion102 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion91 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion1.20K decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion1.20K decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion867 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion683 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
49%inclusion594 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion551 decks1.20K decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion484 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion472 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion433 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
35%inclusion412 decks1.19K decks
31%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion414 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion368 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion351 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion337 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion319 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion297 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion208 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion206 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion206 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
16%inclusion190 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion175 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
11%inclusion132 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Capital City
9.5%inclusion113 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.2%inclusion111 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.20K decks
-29%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
6.9%inclusion43 decks619 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.2%inclusion75 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
-41%synergy
Dimension X
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.6%inclusion54 decks959 decks
-16%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.6%inclusion67 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy