Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - 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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Moxfield
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Erode
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-12%synergy
Fields of Strife
2.4%inclusion4 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Pursue the Past
2.0%inclusion3 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Flashback
1.3%inclusion2 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
75%inclusion418 decks561 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion468 decks575 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion355 decks572 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
60%inclusion345 decks575 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion363 decks575 decks
51%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
55%inclusion315 decks575 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion373 decks575 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion446 decks575 decks
47%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
52%inclusion299 decks575 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion300 decks575 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion449 decks575 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
74%inclusion428 decks575 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion402 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion356 decks575 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
55%inclusion317 decks575 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion311 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion310 decks575 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
53%inclusion302 decks575 decks
41%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion301 decks575 decks
45%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
52%inclusion299 decks575 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion178 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion148 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion131 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion122 decks575 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion84 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion84 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.8%inclusion45 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion276 decks575 decks
36%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion230 decks575 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
39%inclusion227 decks575 decks
34%synergy
Combat Celebrant
39%inclusion224 decks575 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion218 decks575 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion208 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion201 decks575 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion199 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion187 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
32%inclusion185 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion183 decks575 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion177 decks575 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion175 decks575 decks
26%synergy
Blade Historian
28%inclusion163 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion155 decks575 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion142 decks575 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion132 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
22%inclusion128 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion127 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion124 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
21%inclusion123 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion121 decks573 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion117 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion116 decks574 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion111 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion111 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion84 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion83 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion73 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion73 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Weapons Vendor
13%inclusion71 decks564 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion69 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion67 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion60 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion58 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion55 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
10%inclusion55 decks573 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
10%inclusion55 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
9.2%inclusion53 decks573 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
9.2%inclusion53 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.9%inclusion51 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.3%inclusion48 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.3%inclusion48 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.0%inclusion46 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.8%inclusion45 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
7.4%inclusion37 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
7.4%inclusion22 decks299 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion275 decks575 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion230 decks575 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion208 decks562 decks
27%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion203 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion188 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion185 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion165 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion164 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
27%inclusion158 decks575 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion153 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion131 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion130 decks575 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion111 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Helix
19%inclusion108 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion70 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion83 decks575 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion80 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
12%inclusion65 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion64 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion62 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Take the Bait
11%inclusion62 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion59 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion57 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion56 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion48 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Haste Magic
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.8%inclusion45 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion42 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.3%inclusion42 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.1%inclusion41 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.3%inclusion36 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion36 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.3%inclusion36 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.4%inclusion31 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion30 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion29 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
49%inclusion282 decks575 decks
36%synergy
Full Throttle
44%inclusion252 decks575 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion220 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion161 decks575 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion119 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion114 decks575 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion113 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion108 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion101 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion77 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion72 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion70 decks572 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion66 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion62 decks575 decks
-7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion51 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion31 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.7%inclusion44 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.5%inclusion43 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
7.3%inclusion42 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
World at War
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.4%inclusion37 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Boltwave
6.4%inclusion37 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion32 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.2%inclusion30 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion297 decks575 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion283 decks575 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion273 decks575 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion261 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion241 decks575 decks
31%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
37%inclusion215 decks575 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion202 decks575 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion199 decks575 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion193 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion188 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion186 decks575 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
31%inclusion178 decks575 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion176 decks575 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion160 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
28%inclusion159 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion152 decks564 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion149 decks575 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion146 decks575 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion139 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion137 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion132 decks575 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion129 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion128 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion110 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion104 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion102 decks575 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion100 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion92 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion91 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion89 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion85 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion79 decks575 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion72 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion70 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion68 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion66 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion60 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
10%inclusion58 decks575 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion54 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.9%inclusion51 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion50 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.8%inclusion45 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.3%inclusion42 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.1%inclusion41 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
6.8%inclusion39 decks573 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.6%inclusion38 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
42%inclusion239 decks575 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion213 decks575 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion78 decks575 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion70 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion64 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion62 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion53 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion60 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion55 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion55 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.4%inclusion54 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.2%inclusion47 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.5%inclusion43 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.3%inclusion42 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.1%inclusion41 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.6%inclusion32 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.2%inclusion30 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.2%inclusion30 decks575 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion282 decks575 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion272 decks575 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion197 decks575 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion124 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion114 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion91 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion91 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion81 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion78 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion70 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion65 decks575 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion61 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion41 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.6%inclusion38 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
-7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.7%inclusion33 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.0%inclusion29 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion541 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion496 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion314 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion232 decks575 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion112 decks575 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion85 decks575 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion71 decks575 decks
-12%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion35 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion36 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion33 decks575 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion564 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion563 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion538 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
81%inclusion465 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion410 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion365 decks575 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion343 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion299 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
52%inclusion297 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion271 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
39%inclusion227 decks575 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion210 decks575 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion208 decks575 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion203 decks575 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion198 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion186 decks575 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion178 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion160 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion143 decks575 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion137 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion134 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion133 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion118 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
18%inclusion88 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion102 decks575 decks
14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion85 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion77 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
13%inclusion76 decks573 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion73 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion73 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion69 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion65 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion62 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion60 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion59 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion56 decks575 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion46 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion42 decks575 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
7.0%inclusion40 decks575 decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion39 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion38 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.9%inclusion34 decks575 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion33 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.6%inclusion32 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion31 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion31 decks575 decks
-1%synergy