Tidus, Yuna's Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Core +1/+1 Counters

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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pensive Professor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ambitious Augmenter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Germination Practicum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Danny Pink
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Damning Verdict
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Sphere Grid
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Fathom Mage
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Gyre Sage
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Ripples of Potential
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Maester Seymour
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Inspiring Call
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Ouroboroid
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Incubation Druid
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Wakka, Devoted Guardian
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Evolution Witness
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Grateful Apparition
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Walking Ballista
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Chocobo Knights
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Biophagus
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Summon: Valefor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Scythecat Cub
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Evolution Sage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Ixion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Falconer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Noble Hierarch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Pup
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Protection Magic
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Destroy Evil
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Three Visits
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Requisition Raid
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Collective Effort
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thirsting Roots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
The Ozolith
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
The Great Henge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
The Earth Crystal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
The Ooze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Resourceful Defense
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Together Forever
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Fight Rigging
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Branching Evolution
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Communal Brewing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Loading Zone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Level Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Solid Ground
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Gavony Township
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Forge of Heroes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Diamond City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Tundra
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Savannah
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Brushland
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Hedge Maze
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Lush Portico
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sodden Verdure
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-31%synergy
Willowrush Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy