Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Budget 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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Grave Researcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Merchant of Venom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Social Snub
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fleshbag Marauder
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Mask of Memory
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Cathar Commando
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Accursed Marauder
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Zack Fair
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Buried Alive
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Selfless Spirit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Key to the City
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Diviner
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Demon's Disciple
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Millikin
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Savior
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Executioner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Vendor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Viscera Seer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Wall of Omens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hecteyes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gorging Vulture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bounty Agent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Darkstar Augur
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Burglar Rat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Overkill
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fleeting Flight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Darkblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Make a Stand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Riot Control
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Sudden Strike
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lively Dirge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Innocent Blood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Risky Research
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Final Parting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Diresight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Macabre Waltz
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Smallpox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Zephyr Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chariot of Victory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lion Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Masamune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Aura of Silence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Banishing Light
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Seal of Doom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Feather of Flight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scion of Halaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pacifism
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Cleric Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Oppression
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Midgar, City of Mako
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Access Tunnel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Blitzball
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Escape Tunnel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Godless Shrine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-38%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Capital City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy