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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Erode
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
77%inclusion180 decks234 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion201 decks238 decks
67%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
72%inclusion172 decks238 decks
65%synergy
Buster Sword
73%inclusion172 decks237 decks
65%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion160 decks238 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion154 decks238 decks
53%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
57%inclusion135 decks238 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion161 decks238 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
60%inclusion142 decks238 decks
50%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion136 decks238 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion189 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion183 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
75%inclusion178 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
66%inclusion156 decks238 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion138 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
57%inclusion136 decks238 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion136 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion133 decks238 decks
42%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
56%inclusion133 decks238 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion125 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion120 decks238 decks
39%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion119 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion104 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion97 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion83 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Blade Historian
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion61 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion30 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion123 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Magic
41%inclusion96 decks234 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Palm
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion67 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Haste Magic
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
47%inclusion112 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Full Throttle
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
5%synergy
World at War
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Boltwave
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion116 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion114 decks238 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
45%inclusion108 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion181 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion131 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion119 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion220 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion200 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion131 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion98 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion234 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion234 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion232 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
78%inclusion186 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion176 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion167 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
61%inclusion144 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion134 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion129 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion119 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion108 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion97 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion50 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
-14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-0%synergy
Starting Town
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
2%synergy