Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Fateful Tempest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
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6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Aggravated Assault
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Buster Sword
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Lizard Blades
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Mother of Runes
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Giver of Runes
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Blade Historian
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Palm
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Great Train Heist
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Price of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Take the Bait
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Comeuppance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Seize the Day
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fury of the Horde
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
World at War
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Helm of the Host
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Colossus Hammer
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
25%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Elegant Parlor
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Fabled Passage
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-34%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-11%synergy