Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Control

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flow State
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
69%inclusion202 decks293 decks
66%synergy
Opt
68%inclusion200 decks293 decks
57%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion175 decks293 decks
56%synergy
Preordain
63%inclusion185 decks293 decks
53%synergy
Call of the Ring
55%inclusion162 decks293 decks
52%synergy
Consider
64%inclusion188 decks293 decks
51%synergy
Birthday Escape
52%inclusion153 decks293 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
61%inclusion180 decks293 decks
45%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion138 decks293 decks
42%synergy
Ringsight
47%inclusion138 decks293 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion221 decks293 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
73%inclusion213 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion208 decks293 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Denial
64%inclusion187 decks293 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion179 decks293 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion168 decks293 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion158 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion145 decks293 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion140 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
47%inclusion139 decks293 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion139 decks293 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion137 decks293 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion121 decks293 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion117 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion104 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion94 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion78 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion77 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion64 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion50 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Witch-king of Angmar
40%inclusion116 decks293 decks
37%synergy
Roaming Throne
37%inclusion107 decks293 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion84 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion71 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
23%inclusion68 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Ringwraiths
23%inclusion68 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion62 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
21%inclusion61 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion53 decks264 decks
18%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
20%inclusion58 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
19%inclusion57 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion46 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
14%inclusion40 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
14%inclusion40 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion37 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Changeling Outcast
12%inclusion35 decks293 decks
-7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Wonder
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
-8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
-18%synergy
Instants
Snap
47%inclusion137 decks293 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion132 decks293 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
44%inclusion128 decks293 decks
33%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion127 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion118 decks293 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion101 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion98 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
31%inclusion91 decks293 decks
29%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion86 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion85 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion79 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Gale
27%inclusion79 decks293 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion72 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion74 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion72 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
23%inclusion68 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Peek
20%inclusion59 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion54 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion54 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Unwind
18%inclusion54 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion52 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
16%inclusion48 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
16%inclusion48 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Press the Enemy
16%inclusion47 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion47 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion45 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion44 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion43 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Countersquall
14%inclusion42 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion42 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion40 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Cremate
14%inclusion40 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion39 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Rift
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion37 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion36 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Quicken
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Raise the Palisade
46%inclusion136 decks293 decks
41%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion125 decks293 decks
36%synergy
Serum Visions
39%inclusion114 decks293 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion105 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion94 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
25%inclusion72 decks293 decks
23%synergy
Claim the Precious
24%inclusion71 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Distant Melody
19%inclusion55 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion53 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion49 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion48 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion46 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion45 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion39 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Return
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Crippling Fear
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Treason of Isengard
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion106 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion77 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion65 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Glamdring
15%inclusion45 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion37 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
40%inclusion116 decks293 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion93 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion87 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion37 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Levitation
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion156 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion143 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion106 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion100 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
30%inclusion89 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion74 decks293 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
22%inclusion65 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion58 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion55 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Barad-dûr
15%inclusion43 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion42 decks293 decks
-13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion280 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion271 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion207 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
64%inclusion188 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion137 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion118 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion87 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Inherited Envelope
20%inclusion58 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion48 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion288 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion283 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion275 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion221 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion219 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
66%inclusion193 decks293 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion184 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion164 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion148 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion142 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
47%inclusion138 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Isle
39%inclusion113 decks293 decks
-6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
35%inclusion97 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion101 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
35%inclusion102 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion96 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
32%inclusion95 decks293 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion85 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion79 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion79 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion76 decks293 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion68 decks293 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
23%inclusion68 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion60 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion57 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Darkslick Shores
19%inclusion56 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion55 decks293 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion50 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion46 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion44 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion42 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion36 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
6%synergy
River of Tears
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
0%synergy