Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Super-Soldier Serum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Flashback
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buster Sword
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Aggravated Assault
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Chrome Mox
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Mox Diamond
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Gamble
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Combat Celebrant
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Blade Historian
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Port Razer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Silence
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Inventory Management
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Savage Beating
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Helix
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Price of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Seize the Day
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Full Throttle
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Colossus Hammer
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Splinter Twin
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Arena of Glory
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Spectator Seating
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
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