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

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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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Glen Elendra Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pollywog Prodigy
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Hardened Scales
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
The Ozolith
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Walking Ballista
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Mana Drain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Biophagus
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Sphere Grid
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Ouroboroid
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Generous Pup
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Worldly Tutor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Forgotten Ancient
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Evolution Witness
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Danny Pink
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Noble Hierarch
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sage of Hours
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Ledger Shredder
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Maester Seymour
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Wakka, Devoted Guardian
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Conclave Mentor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Abzan Falconer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Basking Broodscale
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Gyre Sage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Blighted Agent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Ripples of Potential
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Protection Magic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Moogles' Valor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Gift of the Viper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Damning Verdict
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Neoform
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Natural Order
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Wargate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
The Earth Crystal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Horn of Gondor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Pod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Resourceful Defense
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Communal Brewing
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Together Forever
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Aura Shards
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Loading Zone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Hadana's Climb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Parallel Lives
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Karn's Bastion
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Gavony Township
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Tundra
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Forest
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Plains
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-35%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lush Portico
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy