Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Counterspells

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
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Opt
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Birthday Escape
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Ringsight
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Call of the Ring
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Negate
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Snap
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Roaming Throne
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Ringwraiths
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Wonder
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Graveshifter
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Glorious Gale
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Go for the Throat
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Unwind
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Peek
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Countersquall
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Rift
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Miscast
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Hithlain Knots
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Quicken
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Raise the Palisade
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Claim the Precious
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Serum Visions
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Echoing Return
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Retraced Image
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Crippling Fear
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Treason of Isengard
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Glamdring
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Rimefire Torque
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Levitation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
39%synergy
The Black Gate
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Barad-dûr
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Inherited Envelope
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Isle
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Ruins
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Darkslick Shores
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Pools
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy