Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Combat Celebrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Zack Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Barkform Harvester
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blade Historian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Heartflame Duelist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Brass Squire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Port Razer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Avian Changeling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Irregular Cohort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Jenny, Generated Anomaly
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Taurean Mauler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Barret Wallace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Prompto Argentum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Seifer Almasy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Take the Bait
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Savage Beating
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gallifrey Falls // No More
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Fire Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Light of Judgment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thunder Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Plea for Guidance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ironwright's Cleansing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hell to Pay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Act of Treason
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Response // Resurgence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Relentless Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Scorching Shot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shattering Spree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Embercleave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Genji Glove
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bronze Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bone Saw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ring of Valkas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dueling Rapier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Barrow-Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cathar's Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Leonin Scimitar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sunfire Torch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Raven Clan War-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Godsend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Fire Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
The Sound of Drums
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dragon Mantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blood Mist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gift of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Celestial Mantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Arrest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Armored Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ossification
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Petrify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solemnity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Banishing Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Repercussion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rockface Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Temple of Triumph
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Grotto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Ancient Amphitheater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Stone Quarry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Thriving Bluff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Uncharted Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-32%synergy
Sacred Peaks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Crossroads Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy