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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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19%synergy
Adept Watershaper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
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Genji Glove
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Lizard Blades
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Restoration Magic
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Bastion Protector
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Full Throttle
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
39%synergy
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48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
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Boros Charm
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Blade Historian
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Seifer Almasy
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Port Razer
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Vendor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Combustion Man
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Thunder Magic
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Judgment Bolt
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Helix
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Fire Magic
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
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6%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Take the Bait
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Relentless Assault
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Suplex
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sozin's Comet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Jet's Brainwashing
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
24%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
The Fire Crystal
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Twin Blades
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Explorer's Scope
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Flaming Fist
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fighter Class
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Repercussion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Locket
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Boros Cluestone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Crossroads Village
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Capital City
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
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