Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - 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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Turbulent Steppe
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Moor
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Fix What's Broken
2.5%inclusion3 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Erode
2.3%inclusion3 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion669 decks740 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
81%inclusion603 decks740 decks
79%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
81%inclusion600 decks740 decks
78%synergy
Knight Exemplar
77%inclusion572 decks740 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion532 decks740 decks
63%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
64%inclusion476 decks740 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion474 decks740 decks
61%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
59%inclusion434 decks740 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion439 decks740 decks
57%synergy
Fervent Champion
58%inclusion428 decks740 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion552 decks740 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion477 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion443 decks740 decks
56%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
59%inclusion433 decks740 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion432 decks740 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion431 decks740 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion427 decks740 decks
54%synergy
Embercleave
57%inclusion421 decks740 decks
54%synergy
Argentum Armor
55%inclusion407 decks740 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion400 decks740 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion238 decks740 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion192 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion155 decks740 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion89 decks740 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion62 decks740 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion56 decks740 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Acclaimed Contender
50%inclusion373 decks740 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion371 decks740 decks
47%synergy
Guardian of Faith
45%inclusion333 decks740 decks
43%synergy
Murderous Rider
45%inclusion330 decks740 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion304 decks740 decks
39%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
41%inclusion304 decks740 decks
40%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
39%inclusion290 decks740 decks
38%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
38%inclusion280 decks740 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
37%inclusion271 decks740 decks
35%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
36%inclusion263 decks740 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion261 decks740 decks
34%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion244 decks740 decks
32%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
29%inclusion216 decks740 decks
28%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion161 decks581 decks
27%synergy
Valiant Knight
27%inclusion200 decks740 decks
26%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
26%inclusion148 decks560 decks
25%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
22%inclusion166 decks740 decks
20%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
22%inclusion164 decks740 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion143 decks740 decks
15%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion139 decks740 decks
18%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
18%inclusion136 decks740 decks
17%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion133 decks740 decks
14%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion124 decks740 decks
16%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
16%inclusion121 decks740 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion121 decks740 decks
-2%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
16%inclusion121 decks740 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion95 decks585 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Reaper
16%inclusion119 decks740 decks
15%synergy
Order of Midnight
16%inclusion118 decks740 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion91 decks573 decks
15%synergy
Mirran Crusader
16%inclusion115 decks740 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion111 decks740 decks
14%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
15%inclusion109 decks740 decks
14%synergy
Armory Paladin
15%inclusion109 decks740 decks
14%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
15%inclusion109 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion104 decks740 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion99 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion95 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion93 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
12%inclusion73 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion92 decks740 decks
-4%synergy
Worthy Knight
12%inclusion86 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion82 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
11%inclusion80 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Shrike Force
11%inclusion79 decks739 decks
10%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion79 decks740 decks
9%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
11%inclusion78 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
10%inclusion77 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion76 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
10%inclusion71 decks740 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
50%inclusion371 decks740 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion350 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion312 decks740 decks
9%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion241 decks740 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion186 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion169 decks740 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion161 decks740 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion127 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion114 decks740 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion112 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion91 decks740 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion77 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
9.5%inclusion70 decks740 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.3%inclusion69 decks740 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.3%inclusion69 decks740 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.9%inclusion66 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion60 decks737 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion59 decks740 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion59 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.6%inclusion56 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
7.3%inclusion54 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion52 decks740 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
6.8%inclusion50 decks740 decks
-6%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.4%inclusion44 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.8%inclusion43 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
5.5%inclusion41 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion40 decks740 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.3%inclusion39 decks740 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion38 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
46%inclusion337 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
26%inclusion196 decks740 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion151 decks740 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion103 decks740 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion79 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.2%inclusion61 decks740 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion59 decks740 decks
-2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
7.7%inclusion57 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.6%inclusion56 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.4%inclusion55 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion53 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Bond of Discipline
6.6%inclusion49 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.2%inclusion46 decks740 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion44 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
5.8%inclusion43 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion42 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion42 decks740 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion356 decks740 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion328 decks740 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion321 decks740 decks
42%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion319 decks740 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
42%inclusion309 decks740 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
41%inclusion303 decks740 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion299 decks740 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion294 decks740 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion281 decks740 decks
4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
34%inclusion251 decks740 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
32%inclusion240 decks740 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion184 decks578 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion222 decks740 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion179 decks740 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion178 decks740 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion178 decks740 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion172 decks732 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
23%inclusion173 decks739 decks
21%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
23%inclusion173 decks740 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion171 decks740 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion154 decks740 decks
19%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
21%inclusion152 decks740 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion151 decks740 decks
20%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion149 decks740 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion145 decks740 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion143 decks740 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion105 decks558 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion138 decks740 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion106 decks740 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion104 decks740 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion103 decks740 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion98 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion96 decks739 decks
12%synergy
Heartseeker
12%inclusion92 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion90 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion89 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion89 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion88 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion87 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion86 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion85 decks740 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion84 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion84 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion81 decks732 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion81 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion72 decks740 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion55 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Blade
9.3%inclusion69 decks740 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.2%inclusion68 decks740 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.2%inclusion61 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion370 decks740 decks
48%synergy
Knights' Charge
43%inclusion320 decks740 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion313 decks740 decks
40%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion111 decks740 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion87 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion83 decks740 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion82 decks740 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion76 decks740 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.2%inclusion61 decks740 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.9%inclusion58 decks736 decks
7%synergy
History of Benalia
7.3%inclusion54 decks740 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.5%inclusion41 decks740 decks
5%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.3%inclusion34 decks647 decks
-7%synergy
Court of Embereth
5.1%inclusion38 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion323 decks740 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion291 decks740 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion217 decks740 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion186 decks740 decks
-6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion131 decks740 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion131 decks740 decks
-5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
16%inclusion120 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion107 decks740 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion94 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion90 decks740 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion81 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion73 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.5%inclusion70 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion69 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.2%inclusion68 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion65 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.6%inclusion64 decks740 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.2%inclusion61 decks740 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion51 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion39 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion49 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.2%inclusion46 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
5.1%inclusion38 decks739 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion679 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion658 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion279 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion275 decks740 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion268 decks740 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion256 decks740 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion193 decks740 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion166 decks740 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion162 decks740 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion94 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion93 decks740 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion88 decks724 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion80 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.2%inclusion53 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion45 decks740 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion43 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion40 decks740 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion724 decks740 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion713 decks740 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion708 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion703 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Tournament Grounds
75%inclusion557 decks740 decks
73%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion494 decks740 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion431 decks740 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion413 decks740 decks
18%synergy
Nomad Outpost
54%inclusion402 decks740 decks
-4%synergy
Savai Triome
53%inclusion393 decks740 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion383 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion375 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion365 decks740 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion318 decks740 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion317 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion315 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion299 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion298 decks740 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion290 decks740 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion285 decks740 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion281 decks740 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion258 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion224 decks740 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion199 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion190 decks740 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion180 decks740 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion172 decks740 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion166 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion154 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion153 decks740 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion151 decks740 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion134 decks740 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion134 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion129 decks740 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion128 decks740 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion124 decks740 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion119 decks740 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion118 decks740 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion116 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Landscape
15%inclusion112 decks740 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion112 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion108 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion107 decks740 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion103 decks740 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion96 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion76 decks740 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
10%inclusion75 decks740 decks
-6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion73 decks740 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion69 decks724 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
9.3%inclusion69 decks740 decks
-3%synergy