Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Voltron

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
Turbulent Steppe
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Erode
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
3.8%inclusion3 decks79 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
76%inclusion136 decks179 decks
69%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion154 decks183 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion130 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion122 decks183 decks
59%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion123 decks183 decks
55%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
59%inclusion108 decks183 decks
53%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion108 decks183 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
51%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion143 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
75%inclusion137 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion131 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion123 decks183 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion120 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion113 decks183 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion105 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion103 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion100 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Warleader
52%inclusion96 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion75 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion68 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion68 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Combat Celebrant
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Blade Historian
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
38%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion72 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Great Train Heist
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Helix
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Thunder Magic
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
52%inclusion95 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Full Throttle
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Relentless Assault
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
1%synergy
World at War
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion96 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion74 decks183 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
40%inclusion74 decks183 decks
35%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
40%inclusion73 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Colossus Hammer
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion46 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Super State
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion141 decks183 decks
46%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
52%inclusion95 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
1%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion170 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion150 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion102 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
-14%synergy
Blitzball
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion180 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion180 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion178 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
82%inclusion150 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion138 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion133 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
63%inclusion116 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion103 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion99 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion87 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion81 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion81 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-3%synergy