Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Super-Soldier Serum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Grave Researcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Turbulent Moor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Bastion Protector
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Buried Alive
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Plaguecrafter
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Warren Soultrader
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Zack Fair
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Demon's Disciple
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cathar Commando
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Super Shredder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Knight Exemplar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Diviner
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Moonshadow
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Executioner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Silence
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-33%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fated Clash
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Resentful Revelation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Ultima
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Colossus Hammer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Key to the City
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lion Heart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mantle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Bitterblossom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Wings
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Teval's Judgment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hour of Victory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral of War
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Multiversal Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
High Market
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dust Bowl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Blitzball
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Silent Clearing
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy