Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Budget 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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Baral, Chief of Compliance
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Opt
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Consider
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Preordain
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Frantic Search
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Serum Visions
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Resculpt
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Distant Melody
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Wavebreak Hippocamp
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Wizards of Thay
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Nazgûl
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lion Vulture
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wonder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Changeling Outcast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Spellskite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Niblis of Frost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Starwinder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Quistis Trepe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Go for the Throat
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Countersquall
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Rewind
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Think Twice
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cremate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Glorious Gale
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Peek
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Press the Enemy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Anticipate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Refute
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Long River's Pull
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Telling Time
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Capsize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chemister's Insight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wash Away
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Siphon Insight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Divert Disaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Radical Idea
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Search
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Act
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Keep Safe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Ringsight
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Birthday Escape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Cruise
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Decree of Pain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Call to Mind
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Palisade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Relearn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Distortion Strike
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Déjà Vu
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Claim the Precious
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Consign // Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Vapors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Compulsive Research
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Crashing Wave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Worthy Cost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Diresight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Divination
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Duress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mass Diminish
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Wash Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Prize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Innocent Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Vision
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Glamdring
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wishing Well
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Relic Amulet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rod of Absorption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
World Map
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Ransacked Lab
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Call of the Ring
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Levitation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Melee
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chakra Meditation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Clone Saga
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Relic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Isle
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
River of Tears
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Hideout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Pelakka Predation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Treno, Dark City
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Capital City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy