Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Turbulent Steppe
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Flashback
3.2%inclusion3 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Erode
3.2%inclusion3 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.8%inclusion3 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
2.1%inclusion2 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
74%inclusion343 decks462 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion321 decks470 decks
60%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion359 decks474 decks
58%synergy
Aggravated Assault
64%inclusion301 decks474 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion316 decks474 decks
56%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion300 decks474 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion319 decks474 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion304 decks474 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61%inclusion287 decks474 decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
65%inclusion309 decks474 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
80%inclusion378 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion358 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion351 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion307 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion298 decks474 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion291 decks474 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion277 decks474 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion272 decks474 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion265 decks474 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
56%inclusion265 decks474 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion275 decks474 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion263 decks474 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion241 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion237 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion142 decks474 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion130 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion109 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion103 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion61 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
49%inclusion234 decks474 decks
40%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
47%inclusion221 decks474 decks
41%synergy
Blade Historian
44%inclusion210 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion206 decks474 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion200 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion195 decks474 decks
29%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
38%inclusion180 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion169 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion158 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion156 decks474 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion154 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
31%inclusion149 decks474 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion130 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion129 decks474 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion120 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion111 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion110 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion105 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion101 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion89 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
19%inclusion89 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion86 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion85 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion76 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion69 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Zack Fair
13%inclusion60 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion59 decks467 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion57 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion54 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.3%inclusion44 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Seifer Almasy
9.3%inclusion43 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Weapons Vendor
6.4%inclusion30 decks467 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion239 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion232 decks474 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Palm
43%inclusion204 decks474 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion200 decks474 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion183 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion150 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion126 decks466 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion124 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion110 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion110 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
22%inclusion106 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion103 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion97 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion61 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion36 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion54 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.4%inclusion40 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Take the Bait
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.5%inclusion26 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion213 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
43%inclusion206 decks474 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion204 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
40%inclusion190 decks474 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion99 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion93 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion89 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion84 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion71 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Boltwave
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.7%inclusion36 decks470 decks
5%synergy
World at War
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.9%inclusion28 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
5.9%inclusion28 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion255 decks474 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion248 decks474 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion242 decks474 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion199 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion192 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion190 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Colossus Hammer
39%inclusion183 decks474 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion179 decks474 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion164 decks474 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
34%inclusion161 decks474 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion132 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion126 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion124 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion121 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion114 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion114 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion107 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion103 decks467 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion96 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion84 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion81 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion72 decks474 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion68 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion68 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion61 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion54 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion51 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.4%inclusion40 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.3%inclusion34 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.1%inclusion29 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.9%inclusion28 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
5.5%inclusion26 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
53%inclusion249 decks474 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion238 decks474 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
38%inclusion180 decks474 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion115 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion83 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Super State
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.8%inclusion37 decks474 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion328 decks474 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion234 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion224 decks474 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
43%inclusion205 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion107 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion104 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion80 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion70 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
2%synergy
War Room
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Great Furnace
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion24 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion454 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion419 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion268 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion197 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion104 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion67 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion28 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion26 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion455 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion453 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion438 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion355 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion352 decks474 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion321 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion289 decks474 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion270 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion247 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion237 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion211 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion190 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion187 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
34%inclusion162 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
30%inclusion142 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion132 decks474 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion122 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion118 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion118 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion110 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion105 decks474 decks
-15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion100 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion80 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion70 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion66 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion48 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion60 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion57 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion53 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion53 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion51 decks474 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.4%inclusion35 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion29 decks474 decks
3%synergy
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