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
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Erode
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Cool but Rude
4.1%inclusion3 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
81%inclusion134 decks166 decks
74%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
63%inclusion109 decks173 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
64%inclusion111 decks173 decks
57%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion120 decks173 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion126 decks173 decks
55%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion106 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
59%inclusion102 decks173 decks
53%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
58%inclusion100 decks173 decks
52%synergy
Lizard Blades
58%inclusion100 decks173 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion98 decks173 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion139 decks173 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
79%inclusion136 decks173 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion128 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion113 decks173 decks
48%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion104 decks173 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion102 decks173 decks
41%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion100 decks173 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion99 decks173 decks
0%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion98 decks173 decks
47%synergy
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion94 decks173 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion57 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion43 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion41 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
48%inclusion83 decks173 decks
38%synergy
Blade Historian
46%inclusion79 decks173 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion78 decks173 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion78 decks173 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion77 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
43%inclusion74 decks173 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion73 decks173 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion67 decks173 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion58 decks173 decks
28%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion56 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion53 decks173 decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion51 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion49 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion45 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion44 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion37 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Balefire Liege
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
-15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Port Razer
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion94 decks173 decks
44%synergy
Deflecting Palm
43%inclusion75 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
42%inclusion73 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Great Train Heist
36%inclusion63 decks173 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion63 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion58 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion52 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion48 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion45 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
25%inclusion44 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion40 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
-9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Thunder Magic
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Twinferno
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
53%inclusion91 decks173 decks
41%synergy
Full Throttle
50%inclusion87 decks173 decks
45%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion73 decks173 decks
29%synergy
Seize the Day
40%inclusion69 decks173 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion68 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
31%inclusion53 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Relentless Assault
29%inclusion50 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Overpowering Attack
27%inclusion47 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion19 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
3%synergy
World at War
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion93 decks173 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion79 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion71 decks173 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion68 decks173 decks
29%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
39%inclusion67 decks173 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion63 decks173 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion58 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion58 decks173 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion57 decks173 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion54 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion51 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion48 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion47 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion43 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion43 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion37 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion33 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion26 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
52%inclusion90 decks173 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion57 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
80%inclusion139 decks173 decks
50%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion95 decks173 decks
34%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
54%inclusion93 decks173 decks
37%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion67 decks173 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion49 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion36 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion162 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion146 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion88 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion71 decks173 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion42 decks173 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion169 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion169 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion168 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
81%inclusion140 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion126 decks173 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion124 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion102 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion99 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion93 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
49%inclusion85 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion82 decks173 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
46%inclusion80 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion77 decks173 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
42%inclusion73 decks173 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion64 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
32%inclusion55 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion50 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion46 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion45 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion45 decks173 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion43 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion29 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion25 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
-9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.9%inclusion12 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
1%synergy