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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Aggravated Assault
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Genji Glove
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Combat Celebrant
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Blade Historian
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Palm
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Take the Bait
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Price of Progress
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Seize the Day
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Full Throttle
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
27%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Spectator Seating
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Sundown Pass
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy