Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Extra Combats

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brotherhood Regalia
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Genji Glove
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Aggravated Assault
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Giver of Runes
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Mother of Runes
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Helm of the Host
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Jeska's Will
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Relic Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Port Razer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Silence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Comeuppance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Orim's Chant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Helix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Magnetic Theft
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Misfortune
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Seize the Day
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Sundering Eruption
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Overpowering Attack
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Fated Clash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
World at War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Waves of Aggression
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Molten Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Assault Strobe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Snort
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Two-Handed Axe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brave the Sands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Light of Promise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Idolized
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Static Prison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flaming Fist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gryff's Boon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Arena of Glory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Spectator Seating
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sundering Eruption
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-31%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy