Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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
Grave Researcher
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Erode
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Accursed Marauder
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Entomb
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Grand Abolisher
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Plaguecrafter
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Cathar Commando
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Voice of Victory
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Selfless Spirit
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Diviner
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Miner
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Gravecrawler
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Savior
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Executioner
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Demon's Disciple
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Super Shredder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Moonshadow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Hecteyes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Darkblast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Inkshield
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fated Clash
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
End of the Hunt
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pox Plague
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Social Snub
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Zephyr Boots
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Lion Heart
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Teval's Judgment
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Mantle
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
All That Glitters
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mornsong Aria
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Doom
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Oppression
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Command Beacon
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Cathedral of War
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Blitzball
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-25%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy