Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget Spellslinger

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
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Feather, the Redeemed
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Student of Ojutai
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harsh Mentor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mavinda, Students' Advocate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Firebrand Archer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Blade Historian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Brightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Commander Mustard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Velomachus Lorehold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Avenging Huntbonder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pillardrop Rescuer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Riders of Gavony
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kalemne's Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Selfless Squire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Hundred-Handed One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Star-Crowned Stag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Batterhorn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Law-Rune Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Coeurl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Primal Garuda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sandworm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Master Warcraft
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Psychotic Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Valorous Stance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Feat of Resistance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Fated Retribution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Intimidation Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Chance for Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Adamant Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rebellious Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Invoke Calamity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Light of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Invoke the Divine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crumb and Get It
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Twinferno
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ride Down
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lavaball Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Warleader's Helix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Radiant Purge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Repel Calamity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pyrokinesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Run Amok
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Double Cleave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Kill Shot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crush Contraband
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skywhaler's Shot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%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
Thunder Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Response // Resurgence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Clear a Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Helping Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flame Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Revoke Existence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%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
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Onward // Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Promise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Relentless Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Suplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Ring of Valkas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Celestial Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Prowler's Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Key to the City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leering Emblem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%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 Fire Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lion Heart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Warrior's Resolve
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Descent into Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Frenzied Rage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Citadel Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Timely Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Knightly Valor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Racecourse Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Temple of the False God
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
New Benalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forge of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Castle Embereth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Rugged Prairie
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Crossroads Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy