Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized Aggro

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Ooze
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Buster Sword
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Aggravated Assault
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Blade Historian
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Port Razer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Palm
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Great Train Heist
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Savage Beating
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Helix
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Full Throttle
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Seize the Day
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
World at War
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Waves of Aggression
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Assault Strobe
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Devil's Play
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Twin Blades
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Zephyr Boots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Key to the City
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Blood Moon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Arena of Glory
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy