Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fields of Strife
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stand Up for Yourself
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Pursue the Past
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Restoration Magic
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Zack Fair
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Bastion Protector
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Champion's Helm
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Freya Crescent
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Weapons Vendor
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Lizard Blades
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Seifer Almasy
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Item Shopkeep
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Blade Historian
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Barret Wallace
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Balefire Liege
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Thunder Magic
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Haste Magic
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Helix
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Dispatch
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Fire Magic
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Judgment Bolt
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Light of Judgment
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Bulk Up
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Rapier Wit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Response // Resurgence
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Suplex
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Choco-Comet
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Request
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Reinforcements
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Impractical Joke
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Colossus Hammer
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Celestial Armor
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
The Fire Crystal
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Goldvein Pick
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur II
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Grappling Hook
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Fragments
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Sword
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Rising of the Day
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Forge Anew
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Fist
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Serra's Embrace
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Fighter Class
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Light of Promise
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Banishing Light
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Flamekin Village
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Boros Garrison
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-24%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Crossroads Village
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-39%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Carnival
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Capital City
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy