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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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Hard-Won Jitte
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Quintessential Katana
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Buster Sword
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Blade Historian
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Combat Celebrant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Seifer Almasy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Boros Reckoner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Inventory Management
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Helix
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Comeuppance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Take the Bait
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Moogles' Valor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Full Throttle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fated Clash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Request
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Colossus Hammer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
The Fire Crystal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Twin Blades
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lost Jitte
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Assault Suit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Haystack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
World Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur II
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Massif
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Carnival
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy