Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Extra Combats

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Erode
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.0%inclusion4 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Pursue the Past
1.9%inclusion2 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Fateful Tempest
1.6%inclusion2 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion381 decks490 decks
71%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
62%inclusion317 decks514 decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
68%inclusion352 decks514 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion366 decks514 decks
54%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion301 decks514 decks
53%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
56%inclusion287 decks514 decks
50%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion295 decks514 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion280 decks514 decks
48%synergy
Full Throttle
53%inclusion273 decks514 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
56%inclusion284 decks511 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
78%inclusion402 decks514 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion395 decks514 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion389 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion308 decks514 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion303 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion291 decks514 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion281 decks514 decks
44%synergy
Combat Celebrant
54%inclusion280 decks514 decks
45%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion279 decks514 decks
45%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion279 decks514 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion157 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion140 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion137 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion129 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion78 decks514 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion70 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
54%inclusion279 decks514 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion268 decks514 decks
42%synergy
Blade Historian
46%inclusion234 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion231 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion230 decks514 decks
33%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
45%inclusion229 decks514 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion220 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
43%inclusion219 decks514 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion217 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion159 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
30%inclusion155 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion154 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion139 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion138 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion126 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion122 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion113 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion111 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion110 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion102 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion101 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion100 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion96 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
18%inclusion93 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion88 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion87 decks513 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion78 decks497 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion76 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Port Razer
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
13%inclusion28 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion55 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Firemane Commando
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
8.4%inclusion43 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.2%inclusion42 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.2%inclusion42 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Seifer Almasy
8.1%inclusion40 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
44%inclusion228 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Magic
38%inclusion189 decks495 decks
28%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion189 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion188 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion168 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion162 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Great Train Heist
31%inclusion157 decks514 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion150 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion141 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion124 decks514 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion124 decks514 decks
-8%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion116 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion104 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion78 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion65 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion43 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion56 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion50 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion46 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.8%inclusion30 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Haste Magic
5.8%inclusion29 decks503 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
46%inclusion234 decks514 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion213 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion204 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Seize the Day
37%inclusion189 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Overpowering Attack
28%inclusion144 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion138 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion133 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion102 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion89 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion68 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion61 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion55 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion55 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
9.3%inclusion48 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.8%inclusion40 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Waves of Aggression
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
7.6%inclusion39 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.4%inclusion38 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion17 decks291 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.1%inclusion26 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion255 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion244 decks514 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion193 decks514 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
35%inclusion181 decks514 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion177 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion162 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion158 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion152 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion147 decks514 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion147 decks514 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion144 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion140 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion138 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion127 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion125 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion121 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion117 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion110 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion101 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion103 decks514 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion94 decks501 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion94 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion79 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion78 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion67 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion54 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion53 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion52 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.4%inclusion43 decks513 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.2%inclusion41 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.2%inclusion42 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur II
6.5%inclusion32 decks490 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.1%inclusion26 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion268 decks514 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion236 decks514 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion157 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion81 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion73 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion69 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion63 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion49 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.1%inclusion47 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.2%inclusion42 decks514 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
0%synergy
City on Fire
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion35 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion29 decks434 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion400 decks514 decks
47%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
54%inclusion276 decks514 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion256 decks514 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
36%inclusion186 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion120 decks514 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion109 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion83 decks514 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion73 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion67 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion66 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion62 decks514 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion57 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion480 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion450 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion291 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion229 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion114 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion73 decks514 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion60 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
-9%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion26 decks489 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion26 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion505 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion505 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion483 decks514 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion429 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion364 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion341 decks514 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion310 decks514 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
55%inclusion283 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion271 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion256 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion230 decks514 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion213 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion207 decks514 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion203 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion189 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion162 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion147 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion144 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion140 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion118 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion116 decks514 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
21%inclusion85 decks407 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion100 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion85 decks514 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion77 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion72 decks514 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion68 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion68 decks514 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion64 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion63 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion58 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion50 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion45 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion44 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion41 decks514 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.8%inclusion40 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.2%inclusion37 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.0%inclusion36 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion34 decks514 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion32 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.0%inclusion31 decks514 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
5.3%inclusion27 decks514 decks
4%synergy