Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Flashback
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Erode
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
81%inclusion79 decks97 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
78%inclusion76 decks97 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
78%inclusion76 decks97 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
69%synergy
Aggravated Assault
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
69%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion78 decks97 decks
69%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
54%synergy
Forge Anew
63%inclusion61 decks97 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion61 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion61 decks97 decks
46%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
42%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Combat Celebrant
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Zack Fair
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Palm
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Helix
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Psychotic Fury
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Comeuppance
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
43%synergy
Full Throttle
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Seize the Day
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Waves of Aggression
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
World at War
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Single Combat
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
53%inclusion51 decks97 decks
45%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Leyline Axe
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
21%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Quietus Spike
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion69 decks97 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Arena of Glory
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion95 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion51 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion93 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion93 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion88 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion78 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion68 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion43 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-1%synergy