Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

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%inclusion11 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Erode
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.7%inclusion4 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
2.0%inclusion2 decks101 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion163 decks210 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion180 decks214 decks
67%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
73%inclusion157 decks214 decks
66%synergy
Buster Sword
73%inclusion155 decks213 decks
65%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion146 decks214 decks
58%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
58%inclusion125 decks214 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion136 decks214 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion145 decks214 decks
50%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
57%inclusion121 decks214 decks
50%synergy
Forge Anew
60%inclusion128 decks214 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion169 decks214 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
76%inclusion163 decks214 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion163 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion140 decks214 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
59%inclusion126 decks214 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion126 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion123 decks214 decks
46%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion123 decks214 decks
50%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion120 decks214 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion115 decks214 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion59 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion58 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion50 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion110 decks214 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
51%inclusion109 decks214 decks
39%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion95 decks214 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion87 decks214 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion86 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion85 decks214 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion84 decks214 decks
34%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion82 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion81 decks214 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion80 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Blade Historian
36%inclusion77 decks214 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion76 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion70 decks214 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion68 decks214 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
31%inclusion67 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion65 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion60 decks214 decks
24%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
27%inclusion58 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion57 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
25%inclusion54 decks214 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion53 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
22%inclusion47 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion47 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion45 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion39 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Seifer Almasy
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion111 decks214 decks
41%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion85 decks214 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion77 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion71 decks214 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion68 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion65 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion59 decks214 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion58 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion47 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion43 decks214 decks
-12%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
-5%synergy
Haste Magic
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
46%inclusion98 decks214 decks
33%synergy
Full Throttle
40%inclusion86 decks214 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion76 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
24%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
28%inclusion59 decks214 decks
21%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion38 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion37 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion35 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
2%synergy
World at War
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion109 decks214 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion96 decks214 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
43%inclusion92 decks214 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion89 decks214 decks
31%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion89 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
37%inclusion79 decks214 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion77 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion77 decks214 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion68 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
31%inclusion67 decks214 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion61 decks214 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion57 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion56 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion56 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion52 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion26 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
45%inclusion97 decks214 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion84 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion20 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
City on Fire
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion163 decks214 decks
45%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion117 decks214 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
51%inclusion109 decks214 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion83 decks214 decks
29%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
27%inclusion57 decks214 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion50 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion32 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion29 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion21 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion198 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion180 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion117 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion85 decks214 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion44 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion39 decks214 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion211 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion211 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion210 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion169 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion156 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion150 decks214 decks
24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
61%inclusion130 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion122 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion112 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
49%inclusion105 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion97 decks214 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion90 decks214 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion88 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion77 decks214 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion72 decks214 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion65 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion62 decks214 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion61 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
29%inclusion61 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion56 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion51 decks214 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion50 decks214 decks
-14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion45 decks214 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion41 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion31 decks214 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion27 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion25 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion19 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.9%inclusion17 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
2%synergy