Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized Voltron

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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Super-Soldier Serum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grave Researcher
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Moor
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Buried Alive
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Buster Sword
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Bastion Protector
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Idolized
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Accursed Marauder
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Entomb
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Grand Abolisher
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Plaguecrafter
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Selfless Spirit
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Cathar Commando
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Voice of Victory
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Diviner
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Demon's Disciple
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Super Shredder
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Miner
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Emeria
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Moonshadow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Selfless Savior
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Riot Control
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
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5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fated Clash
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Diresight
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cataclysm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Colossus Hammer
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Invitation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Lion Heart
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Zephyr Boots
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Mantle
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Teval's Judgment
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Aura of Silence
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Seal of Doom
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Renewal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Midgar, City of Mako
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Cathedral of War
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Blitzball
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-28%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy