Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Moor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Umbral Expanse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shadowspear
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Entomb
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Idolized
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Buried Alive
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Plaguecrafter
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Accursed Marauder
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Selfless Spirit
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Cathar Commando
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Bastion Protector
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Voice of Victory
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Miner
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Demon's Disciple
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Super Shredder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sublime Archangel
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Diviner
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Moonshadow
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Merciless Executioner
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Gravecrawler
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Kami of False Hope
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Fracture
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Colossus Hammer
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lost Jitte
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lion Heart
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Teval's Judgment
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Spirit Mantle
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Aura of Silence
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Gift of Immortality
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Wings
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Oppression
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
12%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Cathedral of War
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Blitzball
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Silent Clearing
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Starting Town
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Glimmervoid
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-35%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy