Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
The Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Expanse
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buster Sword
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Accursed Marauder
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
65%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
61%synergy
Plaguecrafter
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Entomb
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Cathar Commando
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Teval's Judgment
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Giver of Runes
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Diviner
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Voice of Victory
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Selfless Spirit
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Demon's Disciple
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Executioner
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Emeria
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Millikin
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Miner
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Bounty Agent
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Kami of False Hope
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Savior
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-19%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Fated Clash
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Harvest
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Invitation
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Ninja's Blades
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Cloak
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
9%synergy
The Seriema
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Lion Heart
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Necromancy
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
26%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Seal of Doom
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Changing Loyalty
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Primary Research
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Feather of Flight
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Team Avatar
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Cathedral of War
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Blitzball
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
64%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Scrubland
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Champions
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
60%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
58%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Silent Clearing
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-33%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy