Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Artifacts

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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Iron Man Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Grave Researcher
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Winter Soldier, Icy Assassin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Buried Alive
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Key to the City
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Bastion Protector
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Plaguecrafter
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Idolized
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
All That Glitters
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Zack Fair
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Selfless Spirit
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Cathar Commando
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Diviner
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Millikin
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Demon's Disciple
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Kami of False Hope
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Savior
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Sublime Archangel
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Merciless Executioner
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-21%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Knight of Glory
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Knight of Infamy
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Black Widow, Double Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Super Shredder
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Moonshadow
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Entomb
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-22%synergy
Overkill
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Zephyr Boots
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Lion Heart
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Invitation
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Instant Ramen
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Ninja's Blades
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion Stone
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Teval's Judgment
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Seal of Doom
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Wings
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Embrace
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Primary Research
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Changing Loyalty
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Coercive Impetus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Command Beacon
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Cathedral of War
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
War Room
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Turbulent Moor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy