Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grave Researcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Primary Research
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fix What's Broken
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Accursed Marauder
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Plaguecrafter
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Teval's Judgment
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Cathar Commando
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Bastion Protector
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Zack Fair
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Selfless Savior
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Millikin
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Demon's Disciple
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Diviner
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bounty Agent
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sublime Archangel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Burglar Rat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mari, the Killing Quill
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Nezumi Informant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Virus Beetle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Hecteyes
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Rats
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Inkshield
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fated Clash
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Key to the City
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Wedding Invitation
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Zephyr Boots
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fishing Gear
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lion Heart
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Aura of Silence
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Seal of Doom
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Gift of Immortality
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Idolized
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Necromancy
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Spirit Mantle
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Wings
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Renewal
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Embrace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Oubliette
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Rule of Law
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Team Avatar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
The Black Gate
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Cathedral of War
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Vale
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Scrubland
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Tainted Field
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy