Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Optimized Voltron

Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Rank #258
31decks
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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Turbulent Moor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Forge Anew
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Sunforger
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Teferi's Protection
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Knight Exemplar
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Leonin Shikari
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Murderous Rider
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Fervent Champion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Guardian of Faith
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Brynhildr
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chance for Glory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Leyline Axe
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Zephyr Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grappling Hook
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Knights' Charge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Command Beacon
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Savai Triome
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Tournament Grounds
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Nomad Outpost
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-35%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy