Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
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4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buster Sword
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
80%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
78%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion52 decks63 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
70%synergy
Genji Glove
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
69%synergy
Aggravated Assault
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
64%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
60%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Mother of Runes
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Combat Celebrant
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Blade Historian
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Take the Bait
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Price of Progress
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Full Throttle
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Colossus Hammer
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
30%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Assault Suit
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Twin Blades
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Super State
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Arena of Glory
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Minas Tirith
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Spectator Seating
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-25%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy