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
Super-Soldier Serum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Grave Researcher
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
The Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shadowspear
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Entomb
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Idolized
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Buried Alive
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Grand Abolisher
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Plaguecrafter
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Accursed Marauder
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Cathar Commando
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Voice of Victory
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Diviner
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Forsaken Miner
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Demon's Disciple
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sublime Archangel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Super Shredder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Moonshadow
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Executioner
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Unearth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Practiced Offense
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Key to the City
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Colossus Hammer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Zephyr Boots
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lion Heart
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Teval's Judgment
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Aura of Silence
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Immortality
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Oppression
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
The Black Gate
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Cathedral of War
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-26%synergy
Blitzball
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Scrubland
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-25%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Glimmervoid
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-33%synergy
Umbral Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy