Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive

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
12%inclusion39 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
6.6%inclusion21 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.8%inclusion12 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Erode
2.9%inclusion3 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buster Sword
76%inclusion842 decks1.11K decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion873 decks1.13K decks
66%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion829 decks1.13K decks
64%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion776 decks1.13K decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion860 decks1.13K decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion798 decks1.13K decks
58%synergy
Genji Glove
65%inclusion688 decks1.06K decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion921 decks1.13K decks
56%synergy
Aggravated Assault
60%inclusion686 decks1.13K decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
72%inclusion822 decks1.13K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion894 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
75%inclusion846 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion738 decks1.13K decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion710 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion682 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion665 decks1.13K decks
53%synergy
Lizard Blades
58%inclusion653 decks1.13K decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion652 decks1.13K decks
51%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion650 decks1.13K decks
48%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion632 decks1.13K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion738 decks1.13K decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion727 decks1.13K decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion696 decks1.13K decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion689 decks1.13K decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion583 decks1.13K decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion578 decks1.13K decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion323 decks1.13K decks
25%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion265 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion238 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion231 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion612 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
53%inclusion604 decks1.13K decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
52%inclusion589 decks1.13K decks
39%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
51%inclusion576 decks1.13K decks
45%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion546 decks1.13K decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion531 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion467 decks1.13K decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion455 decks1.13K decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
37%inclusion424 decks1.13K decks
30%synergy
Voice of Victory
36%inclusion413 decks1.13K decks
29%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
34%inclusion388 decks1.13K decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion387 decks1.13K decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
34%inclusion382 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion361 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion265 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion264 decks1.13K decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion257 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion252 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
22%inclusion246 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion219 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion208 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion203 decks1.13K decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion202 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion202 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion201 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion193 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion190 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion189 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion178 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion56 decks357 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion156 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion133 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion127 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion123 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion119 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion119 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion116 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion113 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Port Razer
9.1%inclusion103 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.7%inclusion99 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.6%inclusion97 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.5%inclusion96 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8.3%inclusion94 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.9%inclusion85 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
7.7%inclusion87 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
7.5%inclusion85 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.3%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.2%inclusion82 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
51%inclusion574 decks1.13K decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
47%inclusion528 decks1.13K decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion518 decks1.13K decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Palm
34%inclusion389 decks1.13K decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion280 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion275 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion271 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion270 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion255 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
21%inclusion225 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion230 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion201 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion199 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion187 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Helix
15%inclusion174 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion172 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion95 decks681 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion158 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion158 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion149 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion148 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion138 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion124 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion118 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Price of Progress
9.4%inclusion107 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion103 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion99 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.6%inclusion98 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
7.3%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion82 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion77 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.6%inclusion75 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
5.7%inclusion65 decks1.13K decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion65 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.6%inclusion63 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
42%inclusion480 decks1.13K decks
37%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion469 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion451 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion428 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion240 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion226 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion226 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion222 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion207 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion159 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion139 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion123 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion117 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.4%inclusion95 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion94 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion75 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion30 decks489 decks
3%synergy
World at War
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.4%inclusion60 decks1.11K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.13K decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion625 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion612 decks1.13K decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion602 decks1.13K decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
53%inclusion597 decks1.13K decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion579 decks1.13K decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion529 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Colossus Hammer
35%inclusion401 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion399 decks1.13K decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion360 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
31%inclusion356 decks1.13K decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion307 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion305 decks1.13K decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion258 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion229 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion226 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion213 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion200 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion207 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion205 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion190 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion186 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion184 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion164 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion152 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion141 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion139 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion133 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion129 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion120 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion114 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion110 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.8%inclusion100 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion99 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.2%inclusion93 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.5%inclusion85 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.8%inclusion77 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.5%inclusion74 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.4%inclusion73 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.7%inclusion65 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion61 decks1.13K decks
-10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.0%inclusion57 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
51%inclusion583 decks1.13K decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion523 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion418 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion323 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion315 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.3%inclusion106 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.9%inclusion101 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion99 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Super State
7.8%inclusion69 decks880 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion84 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion78 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.4%inclusion73 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion71 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.9%inclusion67 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.5%inclusion62 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion61 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion700 decks1.13K decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
56%inclusion639 decks1.13K decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion524 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion464 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion453 decks1.13K decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion402 decks1.13K decks
23%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion213 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion199 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion162 decks1.13K decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion127 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion124 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion120 decks1.13K decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion116 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion113 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
9.3%inclusion106 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
8.8%inclusion100 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.0%inclusion79 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.8%inclusion33 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion71 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.1%inclusion69 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion1.08K decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion999 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion668 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion403 decks1.13K decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion356 decks1.13K decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion317 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion273 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion248 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion176 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion171 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion99 decks1.13K decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion93 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.06K decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion1.06K decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion1.06K decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion1.05K decks1.13K decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
87%inclusion985 decks1.13K decks
58%synergy
Spectator Seating
79%inclusion891 decks1.13K decks
39%synergy
Plateau
75%inclusion850 decks1.13K decks
63%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion749 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion726 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
55%inclusion624 decks1.13K decks
31%synergy
Elegant Parlor
51%inclusion583 decks1.13K decks
32%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion539 decks1.13K decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion525 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion520 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
42%inclusion476 decks1.13K decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion405 decks1.13K decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion387 decks1.13K decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion363 decks1.13K decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion343 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion322 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion309 decks1.13K decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion295 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion282 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion280 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion266 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion258 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion252 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion248 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion228 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion226 decks1.13K decks
-24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion217 decks1.13K decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion202 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion123 decks790 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion149 decks1.13K decks
-25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion148 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion136 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion129 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion123 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion116 decks1.13K decks
-27%synergy
Starting Town
9.2%inclusion104 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion103 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.5%inclusion85 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.3%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion82 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.5%inclusion74 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy