Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
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9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
63%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
61%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Genji Glove
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion78 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
82%inclusion91 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion78 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Combat Celebrant
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Blade Historian
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirster
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Port Razer
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Firemane Commando
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Palm
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Helix
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Price of Progress
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Waves of Aggression
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
World at War
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
15%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Aggravated Assault
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
City on Fire
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Repercussion
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Arena of Glory
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
47%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion97 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion105 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion104 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
77%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Spectator Seating
77%inclusion86 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-13%synergy