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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonized Trio
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Opt
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Birthday Escape
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Preordain
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Ringsight
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Call of the Ring
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Ponder
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Consider
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Negate
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Snap
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Witch-king of Angmar
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Ringwraiths
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Changeling Outcast
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Wonder
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Graveshifter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Glorious Gale
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Infernal Grasp
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Go for the Throat
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Peek
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Unwind
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Drown in the Loch
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Hithlain Knots
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Miscast
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Shadow Rift
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Think Twice
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Quicken
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Tale's End
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Raise the Palisade
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Serum Visions
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Claim the Precious
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Echoing Return
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Retraced Image
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Crippling Fear
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Treason of Isengard
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Glamdring
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Rimefire Torque
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
25%synergy
The Black Gate
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Inherited Envelope
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Darkslick Shores
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy