Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Combo

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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Erode
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Helm of the Host
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Aggravated Assault
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
58%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Genji Glove
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Combat Celebrant
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Lizard Blades
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Port Razer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Boros Reckoner
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Great Train Heist
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Palm
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Gideon's Sacrifice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Twinferno
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Haste Magic
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Relentless Assault
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
World at War
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Waves of Aggression
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Fury of the Horde
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Last Chance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Assault Strobe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Boltwave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Search for Glory
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
42%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Twin Blades
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Psychic Paper
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Gorgon's Head
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Fighter Class
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Furnace of Rath
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
6%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Flamekin Village
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy