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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fields of Strife
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Pursue the Past
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Practiced Offense
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Molten Note
3.6%inclusion11 decks309 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
47%inclusion573 decks1.22K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion579 decks1.25K decks
36%synergy
Thunder Magic
36%inclusion437 decks1.22K decks
35%synergy
Weapons Vendor
36%inclusion443 decks1.23K decks
34%synergy
Restoration Magic
44%inclusion535 decks1.22K decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion503 decks1.25K decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
39%inclusion482 decks1.25K decks
32%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion443 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Haste Magic
32%inclusion391 decks1.23K decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
34%inclusion428 decks1.24K decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion686 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion516 decks1.25K decks
-25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion470 decks1.25K decks
27%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
37%inclusion465 decks1.25K decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion443 decks1.25K decks
-22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion424 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion418 decks1.25K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion404 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
32%inclusion398 decks1.25K decks
23%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
31%inclusion391 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.1%inclusion64 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion387 decks1.25K decks
26%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion352 decks1.25K decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion350 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion343 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion335 decks1.22K decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
25%inclusion312 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion303 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
23%inclusion287 decks1.22K decks
22%synergy
Lizard Blades
23%inclusion284 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion282 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion265 decks1.23K decks
19%synergy
Seifer Almasy
21%inclusion257 decks1.22K decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion261 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Item Shopkeep
21%inclusion258 decks1.24K decks
20%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion247 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion239 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
17%inclusion213 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Barret Wallace
16%inclusion197 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
16%inclusion196 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion190 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion178 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
14%inclusion173 decks1.23K decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion170 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion165 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion160 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Blade Historian
12%inclusion150 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
12%inclusion144 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion57 decks500 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion137 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion130 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
10%inclusion126 decks1.22K decks
9%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
10%inclusion128 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
10%inclusion55 decks545 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
10%inclusion125 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Port Razer
10%inclusion119 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion119 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.5%inclusion118 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
9.4%inclusion117 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.1%inclusion114 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.7%inclusion106 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.5%inclusion106 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
7.9%inclusion99 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
7.9%inclusion96 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Balefire Liege
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Sabotender
7.6%inclusion93 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
7.6%inclusion95 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Anger
7.6%inclusion95 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion347 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion312 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
24%inclusion294 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion262 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
20%inclusion240 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Strike
18%inclusion223 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion205 decks1.25K decks
-15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion181 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
14%inclusion179 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
You're Not Alone
14%inclusion171 decks1.23K decks
13%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion150 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
12%inclusion148 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion133 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion129 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion125 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion124 decks1.25K decks
-10%synergy
Burst Lightning
9.4%inclusion117 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
9.4%inclusion117 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Big Score
9.3%inclusion116 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.2%inclusion115 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Judgment Bolt
9.1%inclusion113 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
8.8%inclusion109 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Self-Destruct
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Light of Judgment
8.1%inclusion99 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
7.3%inclusion91 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.8%inclusion85 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion318 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Full Throttle
25%inclusion314 decks1.25K decks
20%synergy
Suplex
24%inclusion298 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion275 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion222 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion220 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion211 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion191 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion189 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion178 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion165 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion155 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion153 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion126 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion125 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Request
8.9%inclusion109 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.7%inclusion109 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.6%inclusion106 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.0%inclusion100 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
7.8%inclusion95 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Choco-Comet
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.9%inclusion74 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion383 decks1.25K decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion352 decks1.25K decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion301 decks1.25K decks
20%synergy
Samurai's Katana
24%inclusion297 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion274 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion266 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion254 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion253 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion253 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
20%inclusion245 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Warrior's Sword
19%inclusion239 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion226 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
18%inclusion224 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion206 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion199 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion197 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Excalibur II
15%inclusion189 decks1.22K decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion192 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion180 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion170 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
14%inclusion58 decks428 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion166 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion166 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
13%inclusion153 decks1.22K decks
11%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion154 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
12%inclusion154 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion154 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Lion Heart
12%inclusion151 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion146 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion146 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
White Mage's Staff
12%inclusion146 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Coral Sword
11%inclusion141 decks1.23K decks
11%synergy
Sunforger
11%inclusion137 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion133 decks1.23K decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion133 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion130 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion127 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion127 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.4%inclusion117 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Brass Knuckles
9.1%inclusion114 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
9.1%inclusion113 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.9%inclusion111 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.8%inclusion109 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion106 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
World Map
7.8%inclusion96 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.2%inclusion90 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Twin Blades
6.7%inclusion45 decks671 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
6.2%inclusion76 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Key to the City
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
28%inclusion350 decks1.23K decks
27%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion261 decks1.25K decks
19%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion209 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion209 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion140 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
10%inclusion131 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion121 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
9.4%inclusion117 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
8.9%inclusion111 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.7%inclusion109 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.1%inclusion89 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Blood Mist
6.8%inclusion85 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.3%inclusion79 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.3%inclusion79 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.8%inclusion73 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Redemption Arc
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Gryff's Boon
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion650 decks1.25K decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion414 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
31%inclusion388 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion193 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion170 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion137 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion125 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.4%inclusion104 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion89 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.7%inclusion82 decks1.22K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.25K decks
-13%synergy
Needle Spires
5.9%inclusion74 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion968 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion894 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion502 decks1.25K decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion484 decks1.25K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion302 decks1.25K decks
-0%synergy
Blitzball
21%inclusion262 decks1.22K decks
20%synergy
White Auracite
18%inclusion218 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion217 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion182 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.2%inclusion100 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.7%inclusion71 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion1.24K decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion1.24K decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion904 decks1.25K decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion711 decks1.25K decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion619 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion576 decks1.25K decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion502 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion483 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion449 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
34%inclusion427 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion425 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion383 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion365 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion349 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion343 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion312 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion216 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion211 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion208 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Crossroads Village
16%inclusion195 decks1.22K decks
15%synergy
Boros Guildgate
14%inclusion179 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
11%inclusion133 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Capital City
9.2%inclusion114 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
9.1%inclusion114 decks1.25K decks
-29%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion113 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.2%inclusion90 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
7.0%inclusion47 decks671 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
6.7%inclusion84 decks1.25K decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion79 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.25K decks
-41%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.8%inclusion58 decks1.01K decks
-17%synergy
Dimension X
5.6%inclusion24 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy