Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Thorin, Mountain-king
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fateful Tempest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Arena of Glory
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Forge Anew
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Buster Sword
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Genji Glove
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Boros Charm
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Lizard Blades
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Aggravated Assault
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Combat Celebrant
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Blade Historian
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirster
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Balduvian Rage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Full Throttle
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Seize the Day
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Practiced Offense
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Waves of Aggression
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Robe of Stars
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dolmen Gate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Assault Suit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Twin Blades
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Brilliant Wings
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Plateau
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Spectator Seating
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy