Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Fix What's Broken
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Key to the City
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
68%synergy
Accursed Marauder
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
62%synergy
Plaguecrafter
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
61%synergy
Cathar Commando
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
58%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
57%synergy
Zack Fair
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Bastion Protector
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Millikin
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Seal of Doom
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Merciless Executioner
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Selfless Savior
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Bounty Agent
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Demon's Disciple
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Hecteyes
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Rats
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Nezumi Informant
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Viscera Seer
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
6%synergy
General's Enforcer
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Golgari Thug
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Virus Beetle
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Children of Korlis
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Burglar Rat
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Kami of False Hope
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Wall of Omens
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Gravelighter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Carrion Feeder
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Blood-Priest
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Diviner
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mire Triton
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Westfold Rider
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-33%synergy
Darkblast
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-26%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Overkill
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Single Combat
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Deluge of Doom
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Delirium Skeins
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Resentful Revelation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Oblivion Stone
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Wedding Invitation
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Codex Shredder
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Zephyr Boots
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Ransom Note
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Ninja's Blades
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Phoenix Down
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Vorpal Sword
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dubious Delicacy
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
O-Naginata
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Smoke Bomb
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Short Bow
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fungal Fortitude
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Idolized
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Assemble the Players
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Grasp of Fate
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Feather of Flight
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Momentum Breaker
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Embrace
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Animate Dead
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Gift
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Forge Anew
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Soul Snare
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Renewal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Primary Research
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Minimus Containment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Gryff's Boon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Concoction
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Chains of Custody
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Access Tunnel
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Ghost Quarter
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Cathedral of War
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Unholy Grotto
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Peat Bog
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Caves
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion54 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Blitzball
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
78%synergy
Mind Stone
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
-26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Desolate Mire
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Demolition Field
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Promising Vein
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-24%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-42%synergy
Capital City
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy