Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Core Equipment

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Champion's Helm
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Bastion Protector
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Freya Crescent
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Blade Historian
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Seifer Almasy
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Brass Squire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Thunder Magic
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Take the Bait
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Haste Magic
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Twinferno
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Ride Down
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Protection Magic
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
World at War
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Snort
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Colossus Hammer
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
26%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur II
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Fighter Class
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Banishing Light
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Blood Mist
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Holy Mantle
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy