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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Abigale, Poet Laureate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sneering Shadewriter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Weather Maker
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Key to the City
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Cathar Commando
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Plaguecrafter
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Accursed Marauder
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Zack Fair
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Selfless Spirit
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Selfless Savior
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Seal of Doom
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Millikin
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Merciless Executioner
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Demon's Disciple
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Gravelighter
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Omens
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Burnished Hart
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
General's Enforcer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Weapons Vendor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Bounty Agent
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Burglar Rat
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Children of Korlis
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Hecteyes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Thug
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Virus Beetle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Aven Squire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Knight of Glory
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Woe Strider
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Undead Butler
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Duty-Bound Dead
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Servant of Nefarox
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Spirited Companion
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Filigree Familiar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sublime Archangel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-39%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Battle Menu
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Darkblast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Slash of Light
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fight On!
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Resentful Revelation
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Buried Alive
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Open the Armory
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Delirium Skeins
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Citywide Bust
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Past
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Diresight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Perpetual Timepiece
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Cloak
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Wedding Invitation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Zephyr Boots
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ninja's Blades
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Lion Heart
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ransom Note
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Stone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of Valor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Reaper's Talisman
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Plate Armor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Grim Bauble
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Carnage Altar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Basilica Skullbomb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Whispersteel Dagger
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Trepanation Blade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Feather of Flight
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Team Avatar
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Assemble the Players
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Benediction
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Arrest
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Grasping Shadows
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Embrace
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Momentum Breaker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Soul Snare
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Light
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Renewal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Abzan Runemark
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Scion of Halaster
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planar Disruption
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Asha's Favor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Griffin Guide
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Eternal Thirst
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Swampsnare Trap
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-33%synergy
Cathedral of War
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Caves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
The Dross Pits
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Fair Basilica
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Blitzball
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Orzhov Locket
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Network Terminal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Inherited Envelope
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-42%synergy
Promising Vein
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Shire Terrace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Crossroads Village
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Esper Panorama
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Capital City
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy