Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Super-Soldier Serum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Grave Researcher
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Captain America's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Winter Soldier, Icy Assassin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Accursed Marauder
62%inclusion138 decks222 decks
55%synergy
Entomb
59%inclusion130 decks222 decks
53%synergy
Buried Alive
59%inclusion130 decks222 decks
53%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
55%inclusion121 decks222 decks
52%synergy
Plaguecrafter
53%inclusion117 decks222 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
56%inclusion125 decks222 decks
47%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
53%inclusion117 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion139 decks222 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion103 decks222 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion158 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion133 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion120 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion117 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion116 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion104 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
47%inclusion104 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
44%inclusion98 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
43%inclusion96 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion95 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion123 decks222 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion109 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion91 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion74 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
41%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Cathar Commando
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
39%inclusion86 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
38%inclusion84 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion81 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion74 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion68 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Spirit
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Emeria
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
-13%synergy
Demon's Disciple
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Gravecrawler
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Forsaken Miner
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Selfless Savior
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Millikin
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion92 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
-17%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
-14%synergy
Overkill
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Unmarked Grave
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Cataclysm
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
36%inclusion80 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Lion Heart
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Teval's Judgment
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Aura of Silence
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
27%inclusion59 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
-8%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
-8%synergy
Seal of Doom
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Contamination
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Super State
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Oppression
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
42%inclusion93 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion74 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
-16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
24%inclusion53 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
-13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Cathedral of War
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
-8%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
11%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion212 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion187 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion124 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion80 decks222 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Blitzball
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion208 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion207 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion200 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion174 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion139 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion123 decks222 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion122 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion122 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion101 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion91 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion90 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
35%inclusion78 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion68 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion65 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion59 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
-25%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
-25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
-13%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Turbulent Moor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
4%synergy