Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Equipment

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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
Hexing Squelcher
8.2%inclusion20 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
4.6%inclusion10 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.1%inclusion6 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
1.8%inclusion4 decks217 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion445 decks568 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion478 decks583 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
64%inclusion370 decks580 decks
55%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
61%inclusion358 decks583 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
62%inclusion362 decks583 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion384 decks583 decks
48%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
53%inclusion311 decks583 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion335 decks583 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
56%inclusion329 decks583 decks
46%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
51%inclusion300 decks583 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion446 decks583 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion427 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion425 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion370 decks583 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion329 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
54%inclusion315 decks583 decks
40%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion309 decks583 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion306 decks583 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion303 decks583 decks
39%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
52%inclusion301 decks583 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion166 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion149 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion140 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion138 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion96 decks583 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion291 decks583 decks
43%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
42%inclusion247 decks583 decks
37%synergy
Combat Celebrant
42%inclusion245 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion229 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion220 decks583 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion214 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion213 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion209 decks583 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion209 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Blade Historian
35%inclusion206 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
35%inclusion205 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion186 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion180 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion177 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion158 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion157 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion157 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion144 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion141 decks582 decks
19%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion136 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion132 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion131 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion124 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion120 decks569 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion121 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
19%inclusion108 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion100 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion72 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Weapons Vendor
12%inclusion70 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion69 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion65 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion64 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
11%inclusion60 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion61 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion59 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
9.3%inclusion54 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
9.2%inclusion46 decks500 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.8%inclusion50 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion45 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.7%inclusion45 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Port Razer
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion270 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Palm
39%inclusion230 decks583 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion212 decks568 decks
27%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion188 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion186 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion182 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion162 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion161 decks583 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion152 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion149 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion127 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion127 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion127 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion107 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion74 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion70 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion68 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion46 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
11%inclusion62 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion63 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
7.9%inclusion45 decks573 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
7.7%inclusion45 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
44%inclusion257 decks583 decks
30%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion239 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion218 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
26%inclusion149 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion126 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion122 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion117 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion108 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion95 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion80 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion72 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion67 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion63 decks583 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion61 decks580 decks
8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
3%synergy
World at War
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Boltwave
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.3%inclusion31 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion297 decks583 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion286 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion263 decks583 decks
36%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion243 decks583 decks
30%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
39%inclusion226 decks583 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion216 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion212 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion182 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion177 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion176 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion171 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion168 decks583 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion166 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion165 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion161 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
27%inclusion159 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion153 decks570 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion152 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion140 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion121 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion120 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion113 decks583 decks
16%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion106 decks572 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion108 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion105 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion98 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion95 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion84 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion80 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion79 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion73 decks583 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion63 decks572 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
11%inclusion64 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion60 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion56 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.5%inclusion55 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
9.3%inclusion54 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Excalibur II
7.9%inclusion45 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
6.7%inclusion39 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
40%inclusion236 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion230 decks583 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion76 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion63 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion61 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion54 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Super State
8.5%inclusion43 decks505 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.7%inclusion44 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion432 decks583 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion283 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion271 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
32%inclusion186 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion143 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion112 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion103 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion93 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion80 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion76 decks583 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion31 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion546 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion505 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion302 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion229 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion115 decks583 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion573 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion572 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion547 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion462 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion381 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion357 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion326 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion290 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
48%inclusion278 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion274 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
40%inclusion236 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion215 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion210 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion200 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion188 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion175 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion163 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion157 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion147 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion131 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion128 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion128 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
21%inclusion125 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
18%inclusion83 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion101 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion94 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion72 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion70 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion64 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion61 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.2%inclusion29 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
4%synergy