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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
75%inclusion155 decks206 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion177 decks210 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion149 decks210 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion140 decks210 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion143 decks210 decks
56%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
60%inclusion127 decks210 decks
55%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
60%inclusion127 decks210 decks
54%synergy
Forge Anew
62%inclusion130 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
62%inclusion130 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion124 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion165 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
74%inclusion156 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion152 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion140 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion138 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion130 decks210 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion117 decks210 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion117 decks210 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion115 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
53%inclusion112 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion111 decks210 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion102 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
42%inclusion89 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion88 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion80 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Combat Celebrant
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Blade Historian
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion48 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion104 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion82 decks207 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion72 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion70 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Great Train Heist
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion59 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Helix
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Haste Magic
6.7%inclusion14 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
53%inclusion111 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion76 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
World at War
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion110 decks210 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion96 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
30%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
40%inclusion84 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion83 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
45%inclusion95 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion163 decks210 decks
47%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
53%inclusion112 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion106 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
-0%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion197 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion177 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion118 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion91 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Blitzball
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion207 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion207 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion205 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
82%inclusion172 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion159 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion156 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
63%inclusion133 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion124 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
58%inclusion121 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion101 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Radiant Summit
24%inclusion41 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
-0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-0%synergy
Starting Town
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-1%synergy