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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
4.6%inclusion5 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
74%inclusion309 decks415 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion288 decks423 decks
60%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion325 decks427 decks
58%synergy
Aggravated Assault
63%inclusion271 decks427 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion291 decks427 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion289 decks427 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61%inclusion261 decks427 decks
55%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion267 decks427 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion268 decks427 decks
53%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion276 decks427 decks
52%synergy
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Boros Charm
80%inclusion340 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion329 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion318 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion283 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
64%inclusion273 decks427 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion263 decks427 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion250 decks427 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion246 decks427 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion244 decks427 decks
32%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion241 decks427 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion242 decks427 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion236 decks427 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion219 decks427 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion213 decks427 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion126 decks427 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion119 decks427 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion95 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion92 decks427 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion52 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion42 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
51%inclusion216 decks427 decks
41%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
49%inclusion210 decks427 decks
44%synergy
Blade Historian
46%inclusion196 decks427 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion191 decks427 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
43%inclusion183 decks427 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion175 decks427 decks
28%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
38%inclusion163 decks427 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion151 decks427 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion147 decks427 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion146 decks427 decks
27%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion135 decks427 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion128 decks427 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
28%inclusion118 decks427 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion114 decks427 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion111 decks427 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion106 decks427 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion97 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion95 decks427 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion90 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion89 decks427 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion83 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion82 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion81 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion79 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion68 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion58 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
14%inclusion58 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion54 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion52 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion48 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion47 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
11%inclusion45 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion43 decks417 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion44 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion43 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion42 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion41 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.9%inclusion38 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.7%inclusion37 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.4%inclusion36 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.3%inclusion31 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.0%inclusion30 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.0%inclusion30 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
6.6%inclusion23 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
6.1%inclusion26 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion215 decks427 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion212 decks427 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Palm
45%inclusion191 decks427 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion181 decks427 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion162 decks427 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion133 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion121 decks419 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion111 decks427 decks
-7%synergy
Great Train Heist
25%inclusion107 decks427 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion101 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
22%inclusion95 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion93 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion92 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion90 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion60 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion52 decks427 decks
-9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion50 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion50 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion48 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion45 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion42 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion41 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion37 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
8.4%inclusion36 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.2%inclusion35 decks427 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion34 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.0%inclusion30 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
6.6%inclusion28 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.6%inclusion28 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
-8%synergy
Price of Progress
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion22 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
46%inclusion198 decks427 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion188 decks427 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion182 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion177 decks427 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion91 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion89 decks427 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion87 decks427 decks
15%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion78 decks427 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion61 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion54 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion35 decks427 decks
-8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.2%inclusion35 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.0%inclusion34 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.9%inclusion29 decks423 decks
5%synergy
World at War
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.6%inclusion28 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.1%inclusion26 decks427 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.2%inclusion22 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion239 decks427 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion223 decks427 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion222 decks427 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion181 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion177 decks427 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion165 decks427 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
37%inclusion158 decks427 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion157 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion153 decks427 decks
29%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
36%inclusion152 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion117 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion112 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion111 decks427 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion109 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion106 decks427 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion101 decks427 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion101 decks427 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion98 decks420 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion80 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion77 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion76 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion72 decks427 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion70 decks427 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion65 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion62 decks427 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion61 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion61 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion55 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion51 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion48 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion47 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion42 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion42 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.4%inclusion40 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.2%inclusion35 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion28 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.1%inclusion26 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
54%inclusion232 decks427 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
51%inclusion219 decks427 decks
41%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion167 decks427 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion98 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion78 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion50 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion45 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion42 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion41 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.7%inclusion37 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.2%inclusion35 decks427 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
7.4%inclusion26 decks350 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.6%inclusion28 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.6%inclusion28 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion26 decks427 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.4%inclusion23 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion307 decks427 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion216 decks427 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion206 decks427 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
45%inclusion193 decks427 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion98 decks427 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion93 decks427 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion72 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion71 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion65 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion60 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion47 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion46 decks427 decks
2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion41 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.5%inclusion32 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion30 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion22 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion411 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion378 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion245 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion176 decks427 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion96 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion58 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion57 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion55 decks427 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion43 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion40 decks427 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion22 decks427 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion410 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion407 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion396 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion324 decks427 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion322 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion294 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion268 decks427 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion250 decks427 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion227 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
49%inclusion211 decks427 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion197 decks427 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion175 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion173 decks427 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
35%inclusion151 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
32%inclusion138 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion122 decks427 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion112 decks427 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion109 decks427 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion108 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion102 decks427 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion101 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion89 decks427 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion75 decks427 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion62 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion44 decks313 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion60 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion57 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion55 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion53 decks427 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion52 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion51 decks427 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion50 decks427 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion48 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion46 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion44 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion44 decks427 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion41 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.4%inclusion40 decks427 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion39 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.9%inclusion38 decks427 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
8.9%inclusion38 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.9%inclusion38 decks427 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion37 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion34 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.8%inclusion29 decks427 decks
-4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.4%inclusion27 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion27 decks427 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion25 decks427 decks
-8%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.4%inclusion17 decks313 decks
-1%synergy
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