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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Turbulent Steppe
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Erode
4.6%inclusion5 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Pursue the Past
4.2%inclusion4 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
3.7%inclusion4 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
64%inclusion314 decks489 decks
57%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
49%inclusion249 decks506 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion259 decks506 decks
41%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
51%inclusion259 decks506 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion322 decks506 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Magic
42%inclusion205 decks491 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion194 decks506 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion195 decks502 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion186 decks506 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion188 decks506 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion325 decks506 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion317 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion295 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion256 decks506 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion233 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion224 decks506 decks
27%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
42%inclusion212 decks506 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
38%inclusion190 decks506 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
37%inclusion185 decks506 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
37%inclusion185 decks506 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion58 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion176 decks506 decks
27%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
32%inclusion164 decks506 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion159 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion155 decks506 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
30%inclusion154 decks506 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion153 decks506 decks
19%synergy
Blade Historian
29%inclusion146 decks506 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion145 decks506 decks
24%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
28%inclusion143 decks506 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion140 decks505 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion137 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion122 decks492 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion121 decks503 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion120 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion117 decks498 decks
22%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
23%inclusion116 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion113 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
22%inclusion109 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
18%inclusion93 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion91 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
18%inclusion90 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion88 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion88 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion86 decks506 decks
-8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion83 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
16%inclusion83 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion81 decks503 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion78 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
14%inclusion69 decks491 decks
13%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
13%inclusion64 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion62 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion60 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
12%inclusion59 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion59 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion58 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion57 decks491 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion58 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion57 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion55 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion54 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Balefire Liege
10%inclusion50 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion49 decks506 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion47 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
9.3%inclusion47 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Agitator Ant
8.7%inclusion44 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion164 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion162 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion158 decks506 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Helix
28%inclusion141 decks506 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion116 decks506 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion103 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
19%inclusion97 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Thunder Magic
18%inclusion90 decks491 decks
17%synergy
Great Train Heist
18%inclusion89 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion82 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion82 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Haste Magic
16%inclusion78 decks501 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion78 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion72 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion62 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion60 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion52 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion52 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.5%inclusion48 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Savage Beating
9.3%inclusion47 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
9.3%inclusion47 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
9.3%inclusion47 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.5%inclusion43 decks506 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion42 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.1%inclusion41 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Slash of Light
7.9%inclusion39 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.7%inclusion34 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.1%inclusion31 decks505 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.1%inclusion31 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.7%inclusion29 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.7%inclusion29 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Comeuppance
5.5%inclusion28 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion181 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion169 decks506 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion117 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion117 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
22%inclusion113 decks506 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion110 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
22%inclusion110 decks506 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion99 decks506 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Day
19%inclusion94 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion77 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion73 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion70 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion69 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion65 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion61 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion57 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion53 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion53 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion52 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion50 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
9.5%inclusion48 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion46 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion46 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.5%inclusion28 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion168 decks506 decks
28%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion142 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion138 decks506 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion129 decks506 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion119 decks506 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
22%inclusion111 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion103 decks506 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion103 decks506 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion99 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion98 decks506 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion95 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion96 decks505 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion96 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion95 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion95 decks506 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion93 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion90 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion89 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion85 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion85 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion83 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion82 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion73 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion70 decks505 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion67 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion67 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion64 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion63 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur II
12%inclusion60 decks489 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion60 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion56 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion53 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion52 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion48 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.9%inclusion45 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.5%inclusion43 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.3%inclusion42 decks503 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.3%inclusion42 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.1%inclusion41 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.5%inclusion38 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.7%inclusion34 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.7%inclusion34 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.5%inclusion33 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
32%inclusion164 decks506 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion136 decks506 decks
15%synergy
Fighter Class
18%inclusion92 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion89 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion72 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion65 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion63 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion58 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion55 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion55 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion54 decks506 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion54 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.1%inclusion41 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.9%inclusion40 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.5%inclusion38 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.5%inclusion38 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.5%inclusion33 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion32 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion32 decks506 decks
1%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.3%inclusion32 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.8%inclusion25 decks433 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Mist
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Legion
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Pain for All
5.1%inclusion21 decks411 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion233 decks506 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion224 decks506 decks
28%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion112 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion111 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
15%inclusion77 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion68 decks506 decks
1%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion65 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion59 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion57 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion55 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion51 decks506 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion50 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion47 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.1%inclusion46 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.0%inclusion20 decks286 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.8%inclusion34 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion32 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.7%inclusion29 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.5%inclusion28 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.5%inclusion28 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion435 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion421 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion258 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion229 decks506 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion103 decks506 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion86 decks506 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion51 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion48 decks489 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion43 decks506 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.5%inclusion33 decks506 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion32 decks505 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion502 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion501 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion442 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion373 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion304 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
53%inclusion266 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion258 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion217 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion204 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion190 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion182 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion164 decks506 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
32%inclusion164 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion162 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion159 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion144 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion131 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion128 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion113 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion112 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion97 decks506 decks
-10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion88 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
17%inclusion87 decks503 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion87 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
17%inclusion84 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion64 decks411 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion70 decks506 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion68 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion58 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion52 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion49 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion47 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion46 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion41 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.5%inclusion38 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.1%inclusion35 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
6.7%inclusion34 decks506 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion33 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Capital City
6.0%inclusion30 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.4%inclusion19 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
3%synergy
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