Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive Auras

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
Grave Researcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
My Precious
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esper Sentinel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
All That Glitters
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Idolized
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Buried Alive
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Twilight Diviner
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Millikin
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Aven Squire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Knight of Glory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Akrasan Squire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Duty-Bound Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Spirit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Servant of Nefarox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sublime Archangel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Forsaken Miner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Knight of Infamy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spider-Man Noir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mister Negative
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mister Gutsy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Entity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Barricade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Holy Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Practiced Offense
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lively Dirge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Prophecy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of Valor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grappling Hook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pithing Needle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lost Jitte
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Brilliant Wings
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Gift of Immortality
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Hyena Umbra
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Spirit Mantle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Teval's Judgment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Eland Umbra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Timely Ward
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Armor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Gift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Aura of Silence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Abzan Runemark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Flickering Ward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Link
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fallen Ideal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rule of Law
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Benediction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shielded by Faith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Thirst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Soul Link
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Cathedral of War
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Remote Farm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lake of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blitzball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Keyrune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Scrubland
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy