Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget +1/+1 Counters

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Weapons Vendor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Student of Ojutai
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Aeronaut Cavalry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harsh Mentor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Landroval, Horizon Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Pillardrop Rescuer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Riders of Gavony
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kalemne's Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Hundred-Handed One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Star-Crowned Stag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bayek of Siwa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Batterhorn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Law-Rune Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cheeky House-Mouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Barret Wallace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Coeurl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Item Shopkeep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Freya Crescent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cloudbound Moogle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Summon: Primal Garuda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Crush Contraband
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Restoration Magic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Thunder Magic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Violent Urge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Valorous Stance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fated Retribution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wanderer's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Light of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Invoke the Divine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Galvanize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lavaball Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Warleader's Helix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cast into the Fire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Purge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Repel Calamity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archon's Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bombard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seize Opportunity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Run Amok
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kill Shot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Escape from Orthanc
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skywhaler's Shot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Fire Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Protection Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
You're Not Alone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Haste Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sudden Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Suplex
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Clear a Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Strangle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Revoke Existence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shatter the Sky
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Damning Verdict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Molten Exhale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
United Battlefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Reinforcements
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo Uprising
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Choco-Comet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scout for Survivors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Lion Heart
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Genji Glove
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Chalice of Life
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ring of Valkas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
O-Naginata
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Heirloom Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phoenix Down
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Warrior's Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Paladin's Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The Fire Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Crystal Fragments
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Rest in Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Frenzied Rage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blood Mist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Citadel Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Kumano Faces Kakkazan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Knightly Valor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Racecourse Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Call to Serve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Banishing Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
True Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Friendly Neighborhood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gideon Jura
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Sandstone Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
New Benalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forge of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Needle Spires
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Blitzball
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Fire Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Edgewall Inn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Obscura Storefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crossroads Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy