Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
4.8%inclusion3 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.8%inclusion3 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Moor
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Coercive Impetus
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion642 decks712 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion582 decks712 decks
79%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
81%inclusion575 decks712 decks
78%synergy
Knight Exemplar
77%inclusion550 decks712 decks
75%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
64%inclusion459 decks712 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion505 decks712 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion450 decks712 decks
60%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
59%inclusion419 decks712 decks
57%synergy
Fervent Champion
58%inclusion412 decks712 decks
56%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion420 decks712 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion529 decks712 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion453 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion425 decks712 decks
55%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
58%inclusion414 decks712 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion414 decks712 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion409 decks712 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion408 decks712 decks
53%synergy
Embercleave
56%inclusion402 decks712 decks
53%synergy
Argentum Armor
55%inclusion391 decks712 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion381 decks712 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion219 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion177 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion148 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion84 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion60 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.3%inclusion52 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Acclaimed Contender
50%inclusion357 decks712 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion352 decks712 decks
47%synergy
Murderous Rider
44%inclusion315 decks712 decks
43%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion315 decks712 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion294 decks712 decks
39%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
41%inclusion291 decks712 decks
40%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
39%inclusion278 decks712 decks
38%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
38%inclusion271 decks712 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
37%inclusion261 decks712 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion247 decks712 decks
34%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
34%inclusion245 decks712 decks
33%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion234 decks712 decks
32%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
29%inclusion207 decks712 decks
28%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion154 decks552 decks
27%synergy
Valiant Knight
27%inclusion195 decks712 decks
27%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
27%inclusion141 decks530 decks
25%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
23%inclusion161 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
22%inclusion155 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion135 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion134 decks712 decks
18%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
18%inclusion129 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion128 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
17%inclusion121 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion121 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Order of Midnight
16%inclusion115 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion115 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
16%inclusion114 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Reaper
16%inclusion112 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion87 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Armory Paladin
15%inclusion109 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Mirran Crusader
15%inclusion108 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion107 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion98 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion95 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion91 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
12%inclusion88 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
12%inclusion67 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Worthy Knight
12%inclusion82 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion82 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Shrike Force
11%inclusion79 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
11%inclusion79 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion79 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
11%inclusion76 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
11%inclusion76 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion74 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
10%inclusion69 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
50%inclusion359 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion332 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion295 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion235 decks712 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion178 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion165 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion158 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion123 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Doom
16%inclusion112 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion110 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion88 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion73 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
9.4%inclusion67 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion65 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.0%inclusion64 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.4%inclusion60 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion58 decks709 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion58 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.9%inclusion56 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
7.9%inclusion56 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion48 decks712 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
6.6%inclusion47 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.1%inclusion40 decks656 decks
0%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.8%inclusion41 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion39 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion36 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion36 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
5.1%inclusion36 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion317 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
26%inclusion187 decks712 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion147 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion100 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion59 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion58 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.9%inclusion56 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion51 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Bond of Discipline
6.6%inclusion47 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion46 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion42 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.8%inclusion41 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
5.6%inclusion40 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion344 decks712 decks
42%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
44%inclusion315 decks712 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion312 decks712 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
44%inclusion311 decks712 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
42%inclusion297 decks712 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion290 decks712 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
40%inclusion283 decks712 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion282 decks712 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion266 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
34%inclusion239 decks712 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
32%inclusion226 decks712 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion173 decks549 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion216 decks712 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion177 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion172 decks712 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion172 decks712 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion167 decks704 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion168 decks711 decks
22%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
23%inclusion166 decks712 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion164 decks712 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
21%inclusion151 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion147 decks712 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion145 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion139 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion138 decks712 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion102 decks528 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion137 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion137 decks712 decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion104 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
15%inclusion104 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion98 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion97 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion95 decks711 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion90 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Heartseeker
12%inclusion88 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion87 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion84 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion84 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion83 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion83 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion82 decks704 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion82 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion82 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion82 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion74 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion54 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Blade
9.4%inclusion67 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.1%inclusion58 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion356 decks712 decks
48%synergy
Knights' Charge
44%inclusion310 decks712 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion302 decks712 decks
40%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion111 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion85 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
-8%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion75 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion68 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.2%inclusion58 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.9%inclusion56 decks712 decks
3%synergy
History of Benalia
7.4%inclusion53 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion42 decks712 decks
5%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Court of Embereth
5.1%inclusion36 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion311 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion282 decks712 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion208 decks712 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion181 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion129 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion128 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion119 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion103 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion88 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion85 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion79 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion70 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion65 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion64 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.8%inclusion63 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.7%inclusion62 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.3%inclusion59 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.2%inclusion51 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion37 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.2%inclusion44 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion43 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.2%inclusion37 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion650 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion631 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion265 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion258 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion250 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion241 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion182 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion156 decks712 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion156 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion93 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion90 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion86 decks696 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion76 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.3%inclusion52 decks708 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion42 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion40 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion697 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion686 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion682 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion676 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Tournament Grounds
75%inclusion537 decks712 decks
73%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion467 decks712 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion409 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
55%inclusion393 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion393 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
52%inclusion371 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion371 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion353 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion350 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion311 decks712 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion307 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion301 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion290 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion286 decks712 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion275 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion267 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion263 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion242 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion214 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion197 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion182 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion173 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion168 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion167 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion148 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion148 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion146 decks712 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion128 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion128 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion126 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion124 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion124 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion118 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion116 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion115 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Landscape
15%inclusion110 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion110 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion106 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion99 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion94 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion74 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
10%inclusion74 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion70 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion69 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion67 decks696 decks
0%synergy