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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Quill-Blade Laureate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Fields of Strife
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Seminar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Host
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Bastion Protector
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Combat Celebrant
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Restoration Magic
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Blade Historian
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Weapons Vendor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Seifer Almasy
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Port Razer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Delivery Moogle
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Barret Wallace
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thancred Waters
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Adept Watershaper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Helix
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Haste Magic
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Strike
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Judgment Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Protection Magic
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
You're Not Alone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Response // Resurgence
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Fast Forward
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Colossus Hammer
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Champion's Helm
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
The Fire Crystal
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur II
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ultima Weapon
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Scope
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Flaming Fist
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Repercussion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Light
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Boros Cluestone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Crossroads Village
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Capital City
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Uncharted Haven
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
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