Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Entomb
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Grand Abolisher
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Deadly Rollick
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Animate Dead
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Buried Alive
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Accursed Marauder
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Mox Diamond
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Opposition Agent
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Imperial Seal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Giver of Runes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Voice of Victory
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Plaguecrafter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Emeria
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Serra Ascendant
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Cathar Commando
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Forsaken Miner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Gravecrawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Spirit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Savior
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sublime Archangel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Aven Interrupter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Silence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Unmarked Grave
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lively Dirge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Armageddon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cataclysm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Ravages of War
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Vexing Bauble
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Key to the City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lost Jitte
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Damping Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Aura of Silence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Blind Obedience
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Dance of the Dead
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rule of Law
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Idolized
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Brilliant Wings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Doom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Gryff's Boon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Charitable Levy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Strip Mine
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral of War
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blitzball
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Champions
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Silent Clearing
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-41%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy