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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Erode
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.8%inclusion14 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
70%inclusion889 decks1.26K decks
63%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion895 decks1.30K decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
58%inclusion743 decks1.28K decks
50%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
54%inclusion697 decks1.30K decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
55%inclusion709 decks1.30K decks
47%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
53%inclusion689 decks1.30K decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
53%inclusion689 decks1.30K decks
46%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion736 decks1.30K decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion767 decks1.30K decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion633 decks1.30K decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
77%inclusion999 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion959 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion933 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion781 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
55%inclusion715 decks1.30K decks
38%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
53%inclusion684 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion671 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion663 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion637 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion612 decks1.30K decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion357 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion333 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion313 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion300 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion238 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
46%inclusion599 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion526 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
40%inclusion521 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion519 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion516 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion514 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Combat Celebrant
39%inclusion506 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Blade Historian
39%inclusion504 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion501 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion417 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion380 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion376 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion352 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion347 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion313 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion313 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion305 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
21%inclusion269 decks1.29K decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion265 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion263 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion260 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion254 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion248 decks1.29K decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion240 decks1.27K decks
17%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion239 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
18%inclusion226 decks1.29K decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion205 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion205 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion201 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion183 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion163 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
13%inclusion73 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion162 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion152 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion138 decks1.29K decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion135 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.3%inclusion120 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Seifer Almasy
9.2%inclusion116 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.9%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.7%inclusion111 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.4%inclusion109 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.2%inclusion106 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Port Razer
7.7%inclusion100 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Balefire Liege
7.6%inclusion99 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Amy Rose
7.6%inclusion86 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
43%inclusion554 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion471 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion468 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
34%inclusion436 decks1.27K decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion430 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion396 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion362 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion359 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion317 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion315 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion309 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
22%inclusion283 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion279 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion204 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion190 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion189 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion166 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion164 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion117 decks973 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion133 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion130 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion126 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
9.5%inclusion120 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
9.2%inclusion119 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.5%inclusion110 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.4%inclusion109 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
7.9%inclusion103 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion102 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion98 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion94 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
7.0%inclusion91 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.6%inclusion73 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.4%inclusion70 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
43%inclusion563 decks1.30K decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion541 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion509 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion364 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
27%inclusion345 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion298 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion263 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion241 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion227 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion204 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion194 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion156 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion141 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion139 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
9.4%inclusion122 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.3%inclusion121 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.9%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Boltwave
8.6%inclusion111 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.5%inclusion66 decks772 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.6%inclusion99 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.8%inclusion88 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
World at War
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion589 decks1.30K decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion579 decks1.30K decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion523 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion472 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Colossus Hammer
35%inclusion459 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion429 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion415 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion391 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion381 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion362 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion345 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion345 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion310 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion299 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion289 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion286 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion256 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion254 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion238 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
16%inclusion204 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion207 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion204 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion199 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion194 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion194 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion189 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion187 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion181 decks1.29K decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion174 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion158 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion153 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion150 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion148 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion118 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.9%inclusion116 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.8%inclusion113 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.6%inclusion110 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.3%inclusion108 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.9%inclusion102 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
7.7%inclusion97 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.4%inclusion83 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.4%inclusion70 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.0%inclusion65 decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion603 decks1.30K decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
41%inclusion531 decks1.30K decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion397 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion208 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion192 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion154 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion136 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.3%inclusion120 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.2%inclusion119 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion118 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
8.9%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.7%inclusion113 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.0%inclusion104 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.0%inclusion104 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion83 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion88 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion79 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.9%inclusion76 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.9%inclusion50 decks847 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.6%inclusion72 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion933 decks1.30K decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion636 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion591 decks1.30K decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion443 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion285 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion241 decks1.29K decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion203 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion164 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion161 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion158 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion156 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion150 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion136 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.6%inclusion43 decks764 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.4%inclusion70 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.20K decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.12K decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion742 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion585 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion311 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion192 decks1.30K decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion190 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion106 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion1.28K decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.28K decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.20K decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion1.02K decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion916 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion881 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion744 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion710 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion670 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion619 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion583 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion546 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
37%inclusion483 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion471 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion394 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion392 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion377 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion375 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion358 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion304 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion291 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
20%inclusion220 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion258 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion230 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion194 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion191 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion183 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion180 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion165 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion164 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion158 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion149 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion130 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.6%inclusion112 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.5%inclusion110 decks1.29K decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion102 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion100 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.3%inclusion95 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion83 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
6.1%inclusion79 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.9%inclusion64 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.9%inclusion76 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.6%inclusion73 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.0%inclusion65 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy