Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Core Voltron

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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Forum of Amity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Fix What's Broken
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Umbral Expanse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Key to the City
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
67%synergy
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
62%synergy
Plaguecrafter
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
57%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Accursed Marauder
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Bastion Protector
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
53%synergy
Cathar Commando
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
49%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Zack Fair
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Selfless Spirit
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Stitcher's Supplier
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Millikin
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Demon's Disciple
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Savior
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
19%synergy
General's Enforcer
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Merciless Executioner
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Bounty Agent
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Gravelighter
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Burglar Rat
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-25%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Knight Exemplar
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Hecteyes
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Virus Beetle
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Despark
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Make Your Move
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Resentful Revelation
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Fated Clash
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Diresight
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Silverquill Command
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Zephyr Boots
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Wedding Invitation
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Armor
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ninja's Blades
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Stone
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Idolized
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Mantle
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Teval's Judgment
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Seal of Doom
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Aura of Silence
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Feather of Flight
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Embrace
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Wings
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Immortality
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Changing Loyalty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Renewal
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Scion of Halaster
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Cathedral of War
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Command Beacon
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Strip Mine
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
The Black Gate
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Ruins of Trokair
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Caves
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion69 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion76 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion76 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion67 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-23%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy