Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Erode
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Pursue the Past
2.7%inclusion5 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Flashback
1.9%inclusion4 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.9%inclusion4 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion531 decks684 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion580 decks699 decks
66%synergy
Buster Sword
64%inclusion443 decks696 decks
56%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion438 decks699 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion462 decks699 decks
49%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
61%inclusion424 decks699 decks
49%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion455 decks699 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion402 decks699 decks
47%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
53%inclusion368 decks699 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
56%inclusion390 decks699 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion537 decks699 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion510 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion508 decks699 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion391 decks699 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion391 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion368 decks699 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion362 decks699 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
51%inclusion359 decks699 decks
45%synergy
Lizard Blades
51%inclusion358 decks699 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion353 decks699 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion204 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion176 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion168 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion159 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion114 decks699 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion83 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion60 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
42%inclusion297 decks699 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
42%inclusion295 decks699 decks
37%synergy
Bastion Protector
41%inclusion284 decks699 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion266 decks699 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion266 decks699 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion255 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion251 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion250 decks699 decks
31%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
35%inclusion245 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Blade Historian
34%inclusion239 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion232 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion227 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion211 decks699 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion197 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion192 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion182 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion176 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion169 decks698 decks
20%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion159 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion153 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion152 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion150 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion146 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion144 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
19%inclusion135 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion120 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion106 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion93 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Weapons Vendor
13%inclusion88 decks686 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion89 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
12%inclusion86 decks698 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion86 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion86 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion80 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion78 decks698 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
11%inclusion74 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
10%inclusion73 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion73 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion71 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.4%inclusion66 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.2%inclusion63 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.9%inclusion62 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.7%inclusion61 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Amy Rose
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.4%inclusion59 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.2%inclusion31 decks379 decks
0%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion324 decks699 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion281 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion254 decks684 decks
27%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion227 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion225 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion222 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion206 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
27%inclusion192 decks699 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion180 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion179 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion152 decks699 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion151 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion144 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion124 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion102 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion89 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion83 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion63 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
11%inclusion80 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion77 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion70 decks684 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion70 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
9.4%inclusion66 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.0%inclusion63 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion61 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
7.6%inclusion53 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Haste Magic
7.5%inclusion52 decks689 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.2%inclusion50 decks699 decks
-4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.9%inclusion48 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion46 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion46 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion39 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
5.0%inclusion35 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion352 decks699 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
45%inclusion313 decks699 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion285 decks699 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion264 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
26%inclusion179 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion146 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion142 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion137 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion120 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion117 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion95 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion87 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion82 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion80 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion76 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion73 decks699 decks
-7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.4%inclusion59 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.4%inclusion45 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion44 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
2%synergy
World at War
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.6%inclusion39 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion349 decks699 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion340 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion316 decks699 decks
36%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion295 decks699 decks
31%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
38%inclusion265 decks699 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion261 decks699 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion246 decks699 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion223 decks699 decks
26%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion222 decks699 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion222 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion218 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion206 decks699 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion205 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion193 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion190 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
27%inclusion190 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion182 decks699 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion176 decks686 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion169 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion144 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion143 decks699 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion142 decks699 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion133 decks699 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion128 decks688 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion127 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion121 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion111 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion100 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion98 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion96 decks699 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion92 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion91 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion89 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion88 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion84 decks699 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion76 decks688 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
11%inclusion77 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion67 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.4%inclusion66 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
9.2%inclusion64 decks699 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.7%inclusion61 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.5%inclusion59 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.0%inclusion56 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.0%inclusion56 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.7%inclusion54 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
7.5%inclusion51 decks684 decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.4%inclusion52 decks698 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.2%inclusion50 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.0%inclusion49 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
41%inclusion289 decks699 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion273 decks699 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion97 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion79 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion73 decks699 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion73 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion72 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.4%inclusion66 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion63 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.0%inclusion63 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.0%inclusion63 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Super State
8.7%inclusion54 decks623 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.7%inclusion54 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion54 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.1%inclusion49 decks688 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.7%inclusion40 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.7%inclusion40 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.6%inclusion27 decks484 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.0%inclusion35 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion517 decks699 decks
44%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion342 decks699 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion317 decks699 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
32%inclusion223 decks699 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion172 decks699 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion134 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion117 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion109 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion100 decks699 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion99 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion89 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion84 decks699 decks
2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion70 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion56 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion48 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion44 decks699 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion44 decks699 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion41 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion39 decks699 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.3%inclusion24 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.3%inclusion37 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion651 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion606 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion378 decks699 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion275 decks699 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion133 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion118 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion95 decks699 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion46 decks699 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion38 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion36 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion686 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion686 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion653 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion559 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion475 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion429 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion394 decks699 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
51%inclusion356 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion356 decks699 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion325 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
41%inclusion284 decks699 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion256 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion247 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion238 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion227 decks699 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion205 decks699 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion201 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion191 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion173 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion165 decks699 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion154 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion150 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
21%inclusion145 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion110 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion113 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion109 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion96 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion90 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion87 decks699 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion86 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion84 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion80 decks698 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion74 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion68 decks699 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion65 decks699 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion61 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.4%inclusion52 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion51 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
6.6%inclusion46 decks699 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion46 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion46 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.4%inclusion45 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion45 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.3%inclusion44 decks699 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion43 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.1%inclusion36 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.0%inclusion42 decks699 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion40 decks699 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.6%inclusion39 decks699 decks
-7%synergy