Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget Historic

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Silver Sable, Mercenary Leader
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Samwise the Stouthearted
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aya of Alexandria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ian Chesterton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
General Ferrous Rokiric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shadowfax, Lord of Horses
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tajic, Legion's Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bayek of Siwa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Destroy Evil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Master Warcraft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fire Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Laughing Mad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Moogles' Valor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Self-Destruct
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gift of Estates
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Crash Through
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
United Battlefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Collective Effort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cleansing Nova
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Snort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Suplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Spider-Suit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Contagion Clasp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Horn of the Mark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Key to the City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
White Mage's Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Paladin's Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
The Fire Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Crystal Fragments
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
World Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Monk's Fist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
City on Fire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
War Cadence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Furious Rise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Day of Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Link
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Determined Iteration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Outpost Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sticky Fingers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon, the Oathsworn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quintorius Kand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Country Roads
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Legends
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Boros Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-32%synergy