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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
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Quintessential Katana
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leader's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Aggravated Assault
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Genji Glove
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Boros Charm
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Mother of Runes
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Jeska's Will
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Voice of Victory
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Blade Historian
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Port Razer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Inventory Management
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Price of Progress
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Helix
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Seize the Day
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Full Throttle
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Colossus Hammer
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Super State
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Arena of Glory
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Mox Amber
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Spectator Seating
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Elegant Parlor
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-31%synergy
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