Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Budget Core

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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S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Doom's Servo-Guards
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Peggy Carter, Secret Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Doombot Harbinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Key to the City
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Cathar Commando
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Zack Fair
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Selfless Spirit
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Plaguecrafter
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Millikin
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Seal of Doom
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Selfless Savior
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Sun Titan
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Merciless Executioner
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Burnished Hart
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Demon's Disciple
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Omens
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Gravelighter
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Children of Korlis
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Viscera Seer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Bounty Agent
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Virus Beetle
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Burglar Rat
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
General's Enforcer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Desperate Bloodseeker
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Spirited Companion
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Thug
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Undead Butler
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Kami of False Hope
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Despark
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-44%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-30%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Darkblast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fight On!
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Slash of Light
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Delirium Skeins
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Diresight
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Citywide Bust
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Perpetual Timepiece
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Haunted Cloak
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Codex Shredder
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Zephyr Boots
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Reaper's Talisman
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Ninja's Blades
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of Valor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
World Map
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Lion Heart
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Stone
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Ransom Note
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Hylderblade
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Plate Armor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Carnage Altar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur II
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Whispersteel Dagger
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Strategic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Feather of Flight
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Idolized
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Benediction
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Embrace
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Assemble the Players
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Team Avatar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Grasping Shadows
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Arrest
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Soul Snare
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Momentum Breaker
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Light
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Scion of Halaster
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Primary Research
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Renewal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Thirst
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Griffin Guide
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Grasp of the Hieromancer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Asha's Favor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Swampsnare Trap
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Barren Moor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Caves
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-34%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the True
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cathedral of War
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Blitzball
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
-28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Orzhov Locket
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Network Terminal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Inherited Envelope
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Forum of Amity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Crossroads Village
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-31%synergy
Promising Vein
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Esper Panorama
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy