Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget 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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Flashback
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Fields of Strife
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Helm of the Host
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Restoration Magic
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Bastion Protector
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Combat Celebrant
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Blade Historian
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Zack Fair
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Weapons Vendor
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Seifer Almasy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Port Razer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Thancred Waters
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Barret Wallace
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Adept Watershaper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Judgment Bolt
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Slash of Light
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fire Magic
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Electrodominance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Protection Magic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Rip Apart
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Day
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ultima
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fast Forward
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
The Fire Crystal
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ultima Weapon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Explorer's Scope
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Twin Blades
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Flaming Fist
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Repercussion
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Super State
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Furnace of Rath
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Axgard Armory
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Boros Cluestone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Crossroads Village
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Capital City
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Uncharted Haven
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Glittering Massif
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
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