Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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
Erode
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Aggravated Assault
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Genji Glove
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Mother of Runes
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Lizard Blades
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Giver of Runes
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Blade Historian
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Comeuppance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Take the Bait
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Full Throttle
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fury of the Horde
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Assault Suit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Twin Blades
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Repercussion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
The Sound of Drums
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Kor Haven
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Plateau
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Elegant Parlor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy