Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

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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
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Fast Forward
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
3.7%inclusion3 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
79%inclusion147 decks186 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion156 decks190 decks
64%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
72%inclusion136 decks190 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
72%inclusion136 decks189 decks
63%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion127 decks190 decks
56%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
58%inclusion111 decks190 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion122 decks190 decks
52%synergy
Forge Anew
61%inclusion116 decks190 decks
51%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
56%inclusion107 decks190 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion128 decks190 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion149 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
76%inclusion145 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion142 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion122 decks190 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
58%inclusion111 decks190 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion111 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion109 decks190 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
56%inclusion106 decks190 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion101 decks190 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion99 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Warleader
52%inclusion98 decks190 decks
38%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion97 decks190 decks
44%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion78 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Combat Celebrant
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Blade Historian
37%inclusion70 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion62 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
23%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
25%inclusion47 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion98 decks190 decks
41%synergy
Deflecting Palm
39%inclusion75 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion73 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion53 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Great Train Heist
25%inclusion47 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Helix
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Haste Magic
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion86 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
40%inclusion76 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion53 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
World at War
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion98 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion90 decks190 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
42%inclusion79 decks190 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Colossus Hammer
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion70 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion143 decks190 decks
44%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
57%inclusion108 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
52%inclusion99 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion75 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion175 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion161 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion101 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion76 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Blitzball
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion187 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion187 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion187 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion147 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion137 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion130 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion114 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion108 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion97 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
43%inclusion81 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion76 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion62 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion38 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Massif
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-1%synergy