Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion107 decks130 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
80%inclusion104 decks130 decks
70%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion92 decks130 decks
63%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion90 decks129 decks
62%synergy
Genji Glove
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
66%inclusion86 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion96 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
56%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
56%synergy
Lizard Blades
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
82%inclusion107 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion96 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion96 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
53%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Mother of Runes
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Giver of Runes
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Blade Historian
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Port Razer
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirster
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Palm
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Take the Bait
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Continue?
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Seize the Day
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Rip Apart
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
50%synergy
Mithril Coat
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
46%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Colossus Hammer
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
23%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion90 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Arena of Glory
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
51%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
11%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion118 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion110 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion127 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion127 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion125 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion121 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion117 decks130 decks
78%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion114 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Spectator Seating
79%inclusion103 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion98 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion92 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
-20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
-20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-13%synergy