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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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Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
68%synergy
Aggravated Assault
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
62%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
54%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Combat Celebrant
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Blade Historian
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Seifer Almasy
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Great Train Heist
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Take the Bait
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Jennika's Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Comeuppance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Seize the Day
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
8%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Waves of Aggression
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Mithril Coat
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Leyline Axe
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
31%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Super State
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
War Room
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion68 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion71 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Dimension X
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
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