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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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Black Panther, Most Dangerous
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-11%synergy
Pursue the Past
4.9%inclusion6 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
3.7%inclusion5 decks135 decks
-5%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
64%inclusion323 decks505 decks
57%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
49%inclusion258 decks522 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion265 decks522 decks
40%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
51%inclusion267 decks522 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion333 decks522 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion208 decks522 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Magic
42%inclusion211 decks507 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion205 decks518 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion194 decks522 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion198 decks522 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion340 decks522 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion328 decks522 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
59%inclusion307 decks522 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion268 decks522 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion243 decks522 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
45%inclusion237 decks522 decks
28%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
42%inclusion220 decks522 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
38%inclusion198 decks522 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
37%inclusion193 decks522 decks
18%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion190 decks522 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion55 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion185 decks522 decks
28%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
32%inclusion169 decks522 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion163 decks522 decks
17%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion163 decks522 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion162 decks522 decks
20%synergy
Combat Celebrant
30%inclusion158 decks522 decks
21%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
29%inclusion151 decks522 decks
24%synergy
Blade Historian
29%inclusion150 decks522 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion148 decks522 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion142 decks521 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion142 decks522 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion126 decks508 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion127 decks519 decks
20%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion123 decks522 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion123 decks522 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion119 decks522 decks
13%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion115 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
21%inclusion112 decks522 decks
12%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
19%inclusion97 decks522 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion96 decks522 decks
15%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
18%inclusion93 decks519 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion92 decks522 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion91 decks522 decks
-7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion90 decks522 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion86 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
16%inclusion85 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion84 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion81 decks519 decks
14%synergy
Seifer Almasy
14%inclusion72 decks507 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion69 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion67 decks522 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion67 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion64 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion63 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion62 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion61 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion60 decks522 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion58 decks507 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion58 decks515 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion58 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion57 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion57 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion56 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
10%inclusion53 decks515 decks
7%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Balefire Liege
10%inclusion51 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
10%inclusion50 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.4%inclusion49 decks522 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion47 decks522 decks
-4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.8%inclusion46 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion167 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion167 decks522 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion161 decks522 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Helix
28%inclusion144 decks522 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion119 decks522 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion109 decks522 decks
9%synergy
Take the Bait
19%inclusion99 decks522 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
18%inclusion95 decks522 decks
14%synergy
Thunder Magic
18%inclusion91 decks507 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion85 decks522 decks
-2%synergy
Haste Magic
15%inclusion80 decks517 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion80 decks522 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion76 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion71 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion63 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion63 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion54 decks522 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion54 decks522 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion53 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
9.4%inclusion49 decks522 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.2%inclusion48 decks522 decks
-7%synergy
Savage Beating
9.0%inclusion47 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
9.0%inclusion47 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion46 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.5%inclusion33 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.0%inclusion42 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Slash of Light
7.6%inclusion39 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.7%inclusion35 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
6.7%inclusion35 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.5%inclusion34 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.3%inclusion33 decks521 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.9%inclusion31 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
5.7%inclusion30 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Comeuppance
5.6%inclusion29 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.6%inclusion29 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.6%inclusion29 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.2%inclusion27 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion187 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion174 decks522 decks
28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion122 decks522 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion121 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
22%inclusion116 decks522 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion111 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
21%inclusion110 decks522 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion99 decks522 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion95 decks522 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion79 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion76 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion72 decks522 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion69 decks522 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion67 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion64 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion62 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion60 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion56 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion55 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion55 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion51 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
9.2%inclusion48 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.2%inclusion48 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
9.0%inclusion47 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion37 decks522 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion21 decks313 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.4%inclusion28 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion182 decks522 decks
29%synergy
Colossus Hammer
29%inclusion151 decks522 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion142 decks522 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion137 decks522 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion124 decks522 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
22%inclusion113 decks522 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion108 decks522 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion107 decks522 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion102 decks515 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion102 decks522 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion100 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion98 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion98 decks521 decks
16%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion98 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion97 decks522 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion97 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion97 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion96 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion90 decks522 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion88 decks522 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion86 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion86 decks522 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion73 decks522 decks
11%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion72 decks521 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion71 decks522 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion69 decks522 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion68 decks515 decks
9%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion68 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion67 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion64 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
12%inclusion61 decks505 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion57 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion54 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion52 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
9.4%inclusion49 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.0%inclusion47 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion45 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.3%inclusion43 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.0%inclusion42 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.9%inclusion41 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.7%inclusion40 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.1%inclusion37 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.9%inclusion36 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.7%inclusion35 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.7%inclusion35 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.5%inclusion34 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
32%inclusion165 decks522 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion142 decks522 decks
15%synergy
Fighter Class
18%inclusion96 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion95 decks522 decks
13%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion71 decks522 decks
12%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion65 decks515 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion65 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion61 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion58 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion56 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion56 decks522 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion54 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.9%inclusion41 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
7.9%inclusion41 decks522 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion40 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion34 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.5%inclusion34 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion33 decks522 decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.3%inclusion33 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.1%inclusion32 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.8%inclusion26 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.7%inclusion30 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Pain for All
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
3%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.2%inclusion27 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion240 decks522 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion228 decks522 decks
27%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion111 decks522 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion110 decks522 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
15%inclusion80 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion71 decks522 decks
1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion64 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion59 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion58 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion57 decks522 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion54 decks522 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion53 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion50 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.6%inclusion45 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Needle Spires
7.1%inclusion37 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.8%inclusion35 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.5%inclusion20 decks306 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.5%inclusion34 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.1%inclusion32 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.9%inclusion31 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.7%inclusion30 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion29 decks522 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion451 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion434 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion268 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion235 decks522 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion105 decks522 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion88 decks522 decks
-8%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion50 decks505 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion51 decks522 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion44 decks522 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.3%inclusion33 decks522 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
6.1%inclusion32 decks521 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion518 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion517 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion458 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion387 decks522 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion317 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
53%inclusion278 decks522 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion267 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion227 decks522 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion215 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion195 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion188 decks522 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion174 decks522 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion167 decks522 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion167 decks522 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion161 decks522 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion152 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion136 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion131 decks522 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion118 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion115 decks522 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion99 decks522 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion92 decks522 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
17%inclusion89 decks519 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion89 decks522 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion84 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion69 decks429 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion73 decks522 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion70 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion63 decks522 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion53 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion50 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.2%inclusion48 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion47 decks522 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion42 decks522 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.5%inclusion39 decks522 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion38 decks522 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.1%inclusion36 decks507 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion37 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
7.1%inclusion37 decks522 decks
-5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion33 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Capital City
6.0%inclusion31 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.2%inclusion27 decks522 decks
3%synergy
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