Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget 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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Charging Strifeknight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fields of Strife
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Restoration Magic
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Full Throttle
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Bolt
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Bastion Protector
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Combat Celebrant
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Blade Historian
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Zack Fair
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Freya Crescent
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Weapons Vendor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Port Razer
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Brass Squire
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Seifer Almasy
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Item Shopkeep
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Anger
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Helix
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Take the Bait
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Haste Magic
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Psychotic Fury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Slash of Light
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Bathe in Light
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ride Down
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Protection Magic
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Judgment Bolt
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Relentless Assault
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Response // Resurgence
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Suplex
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Boltwave
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Flame Rift
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Celestial Armor
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Leyline Axe
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Grappling Hook
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
The Fire Crystal
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
O-Naginata
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Prying Blade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Fragments
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Key to the City
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fighter Class
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Embrace
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Wings
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sunbond
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Pentarch Ward
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Asha's Favor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Flamekin Village
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Castle Embereth
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Blitzball
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
White Auracite
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-29%synergy
Radiant Summit
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Campus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Carnival
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Capital City
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy