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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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6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Feisty Spikeling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sear
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
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42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Haste Magic
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Thunder Magic
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Barret Wallace
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Freya Crescent
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Blade
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Samurai's Katana
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
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Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
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Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Item Shopkeep
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Delivery Moogle
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Lizard Blades
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mysidian Elder
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Prompto Argentum
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sabotender
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Snow Villiers
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Balefire Liege
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Gaelicat
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Bomb
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
G'raha Tia
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Brynhildr
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Heartfire Hero
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Anger
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Helitrooper
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
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Boros Charm
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Slash of Light
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Fire Magic
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Judgment Bolt
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Battle Menu
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Mad
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Self-Destruct
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Light of Judgment
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Opera Love Song
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Moogles' Valor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Burst Lightning
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bulk Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Protection Magic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ride Down
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Siege Smash
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cut Propulsion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
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Suplex
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Full Throttle
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Request
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Choco-Comet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Random Encounter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Open the Armory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Plasma Bolt
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Celestial Armor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Warrior's Sword
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur II
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Paladin's Arms
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Coral Sword
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Pick
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Fragments
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lion Heart
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Magitek Scythe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tome of Legends
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Glider Staff
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Monk's Fist
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cobbled Wings
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Plate Armor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Light of Promise
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pacifism
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Skyblade's Boon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Hoarder's Overflow
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
War Squeak
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Martial Impetus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Light
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Triple Triad
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Madcap Skills
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Holy Mantle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Link
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Team Avatar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Needle Spires
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Blitzball
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Boros Cluestone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Locket
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Capital City
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Carnival
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rumble Arena
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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