Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Extra Combats

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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MTGStocks
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion141 decks181 decks
71%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
64%inclusion121 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
70%inclusion132 decks188 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion137 decks188 decks
56%synergy
Buster Sword
63%inclusion118 decks187 decks
55%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
57%inclusion108 decks188 decks
52%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
57%inclusion108 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion152 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion152 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
79%inclusion149 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion138 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion121 decks188 decks
47%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
62%inclusion117 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
60%inclusion113 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion107 decks188 decks
-0%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion107 decks188 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion105 decks188 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Blade Historian
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
41%inclusion78 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion74 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-15%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Balefire Liege
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion101 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Palm
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Legion Leadership
40%inclusion76 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Great Train Heist
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Helix
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Take the Bait
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Thunder Magic
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Big Score
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Price of Progress
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Full Throttle
49%inclusion93 decks188 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Seize the Day
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Overpowering Attack
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
World at War
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion102 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion88 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion72 decks188 decks
33%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
38%inclusion71 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-0%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion102 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion98 decks188 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-0%synergy
City on Fire
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion104 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion74 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion176 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion158 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion98 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion184 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion184 decks188 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion183 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion151 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion138 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion135 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion114 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
57%inclusion107 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion106 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
40%inclusion76 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-0%synergy