Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized Aggro

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Erode
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Aggravated Assault
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
52%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Combat Celebrant
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Blade Historian
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Port Razer
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Palm
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Savage Beating
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Helix
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Seize the Day
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Relentless Assault
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Waves of Aggression
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
18%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Key to the City
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Fighter Class
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Den
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion62 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Dimension X
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy