Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Umbral Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Super Shredder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Dome
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Splinter's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Entomb
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
82%synergy
Buried Alive
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Grand Abolisher
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Warren Soultrader
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Voice of Victory
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Accursed Marauder
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Silence
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Plaguecrafter
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Forsaken Miner
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Cathar Commando
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Gravecrawler
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Moonshadow
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Spirit
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Putrid Imp
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Demon's Disciple
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Viscera Seer
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Carrion Feeder
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Executioner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Orim's Chant
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Despark
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Unmarked Grave
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Lively Dirge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Vexing Bauble
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Key to the City
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Zephyr Boots
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Necromancy
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Aura of Silence
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Dance of the Dead
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Idolized
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Seal of Doom
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Oppression
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
City of Traitors
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Peat Bog
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Mox Diamond
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-39%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Blitzball
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Scrubland
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Silent Clearing
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Starting Town
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-35%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Glimmervoid
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Mine
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy