Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion49 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.7%inclusion7 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
4.1%inclusion18 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.9%inclusion5 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
70%inclusion809 decks1.15K decks
63%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion804 decks1.18K decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
57%inclusion667 decks1.17K decks
49%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
54%inclusion640 decks1.18K decks
48%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
54%inclusion636 decks1.18K decks
48%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
54%inclusion641 decks1.18K decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
53%inclusion632 decks1.18K decks
46%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion669 decks1.18K decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion581 decks1.18K decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
53%inclusion622 decks1.18K decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
78%inclusion919 decks1.18K decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion879 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion848 decks1.18K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion715 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion701 decks1.18K decks
42%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion630 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion617 decks1.18K decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion609 decks1.18K decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion571 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion561 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion317 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion303 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion281 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion272 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion218 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion114 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
46%inclusion543 decks1.18K decks
40%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
41%inclusion482 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion480 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion476 decks1.18K decks
26%synergy
Blade Historian
40%inclusion470 decks1.18K decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion466 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion459 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion453 decks1.18K decks
31%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion451 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion371 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
30%inclusion353 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion339 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion315 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
26%inclusion310 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion286 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion278 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion261 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
21%inclusion245 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion242 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion242 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion240 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion235 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion226 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion215 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion212 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion205 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion191 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion187 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion186 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion168 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion148 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion143 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion142 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion137 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion124 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion124 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
10%inclusion116 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion115 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.4%inclusion111 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
9.1%inclusion107 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Seifer Almasy
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
9.0%inclusion106 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.3%inclusion98 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.2%inclusion40 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.2%inclusion97 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
8.1%inclusion96 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Port Razer
7.9%inclusion93 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Balefire Liege
7.4%inclusion88 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Amy Rose
7.4%inclusion75 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
42%inclusion500 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion431 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion431 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Restoration Magic
34%inclusion393 decks1.16K decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion390 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion357 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion327 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion320 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
25%inclusion295 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
25%inclusion292 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion292 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion254 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion251 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion181 decks1.18K decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion179 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion179 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion155 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion152 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion97 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion124 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion118 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion120 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
8.8%inclusion104 decks1.18K decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion100 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.5%inclusion100 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.5%inclusion100 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion86 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Big Score
7.3%inclusion86 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Price of Progress
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Haste Magic
6.5%inclusion76 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
43%inclusion507 decks1.18K decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion502 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion458 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion329 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
27%inclusion323 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion267 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion243 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion216 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion207 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion190 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion180 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion142 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion130 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion125 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion114 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion113 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
8.9%inclusion105 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.4%inclusion54 decks643 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
8.2%inclusion97 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.4%inclusion87 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.0%inclusion83 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion80 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
World at War
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion536 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion534 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion469 decks1.18K decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion436 decks1.18K decks
26%synergy
Colossus Hammer
34%inclusion399 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion382 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
31%inclusion371 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion356 decks1.18K decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion347 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion335 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion312 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion311 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion276 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion266 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion262 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion262 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion236 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion219 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion207 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion198 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
16%inclusion189 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion185 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion185 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion182 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion181 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion181 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion166 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion167 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion149 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion149 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion139 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion138 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion136 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.9%inclusion104 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.5%inclusion101 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.3%inclusion97 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.1%inclusion96 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.6%inclusion90 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.6%inclusion78 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion549 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Aggravated Assault
41%inclusion485 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
30%inclusion351 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion191 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion181 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion139 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion127 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion117 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion116 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion114 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
8.4%inclusion99 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.1%inclusion96 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.0%inclusion95 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.3%inclusion86 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Super State
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.2%inclusion72 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.2%inclusion73 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.1%inclusion44 decks719 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.8%inclusion68 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Pain for All
5.3%inclusion51 decks961 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion842 decks1.18K decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion579 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion537 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion395 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion253 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion223 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion190 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion149 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion148 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion145 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion143 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion136 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion120 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion80 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion40 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.7%inclusion67 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.09K decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.02K decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion666 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion534 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion282 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion177 decks1.18K decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion172 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion100 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion1.17K decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.17K decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.10K decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion928 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion831 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion795 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion679 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion642 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion587 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion561 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion527 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion498 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
37%inclusion441 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion431 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion374 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion362 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion348 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion348 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion326 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion276 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion269 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion237 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion184 decks961 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion214 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion180 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion168 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion160 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion160 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion155 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion153 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion144 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion143 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion120 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
9.4%inclusion110 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.18K decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.2%inclusion97 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion96 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion93 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.3%inclusion86 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
6.2%inclusion73 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.7%inclusion55 decks961 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy