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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Lorehold Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Leader's Talent
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion97 decks109 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion90 decks109 decks
80%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
80%inclusion87 decks109 decks
77%synergy
Knight Exemplar
65%inclusion71 decks109 decks
63%synergy
Fervent Champion
62%inclusion68 decks109 decks
61%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion88 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Guardian of Faith
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Murderous Rider
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Leonin Shikari
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Valiant Knight
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Order of Midnight
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Reaper
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Mirran Crusader
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Doom
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Chance for Glory
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Inventory Management
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Discipline
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Embercleave
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Argentum Armor
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Vorpal Sword
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Heartseeker
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Knights' Charge
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
History of Benalia
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion102 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion102 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion106 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion106 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion104 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion101 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Tournament Grounds
76%inclusion83 decks109 decks
74%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion78 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
-20%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
1%synergy