Tidus, Yuna's Guardian (Commander) - Expensive +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
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Pensive Professor
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Germination Practicum
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Erode
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sphere Grid
85%inclusion152 decks178 decks
72%synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
73%inclusion130 decks178 decks
64%synergy
Hardened Scales
83%inclusion153 decks184 decks
63%synergy
The Ozolith
69%inclusion127 decks184 decks
61%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
69%inclusion127 decks184 decks
61%synergy
Walking Ballista
68%inclusion126 decks184 decks
59%synergy
Damning Verdict
71%inclusion130 decks184 decks
59%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
71%inclusion130 decks184 decks
58%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
61%inclusion113 decks184 decks
57%synergy
Ouroboroid
61%inclusion99 decks161 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion125 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion119 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
63%inclusion116 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
63%inclusion111 decks177 decks
52%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
61%inclusion113 decks184 decks
54%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
60%inclusion110 decks184 decks
56%synergy
Gyre Sage
60%inclusion110 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion109 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
58%inclusion107 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Maester Seymour
58%inclusion103 decks178 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion93 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion87 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Fathom Mage
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
53%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Wakka, Devoted Guardian
54%inclusion97 decks178 decks
45%synergy
Danny Pink
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
45%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
48%inclusion88 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
48%inclusion88 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
46%inclusion81 decks178 decks
38%synergy
Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte
45%inclusion79 decks177 decks
37%synergy
Grateful Apparition
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
41%inclusion73 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Evolution Witness
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Chocobo Knights
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Noble Hierarch
39%inclusion71 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Biophagus
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
26%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Evolution Sage
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Generous Pup
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
28%inclusion49 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
22%inclusion41 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Falconer
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Conclave Mentor
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Ixion
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Sage of Hours
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Ripples of Potential
46%inclusion85 decks184 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Protection Magic
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Mutational Advantage
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Destroy Evil
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Gift of the Viper
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Endless Detour
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Strength of Will
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
53%inclusion97 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Wave Goodbye
49%inclusion91 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Collective Effort
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-25%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Yuna's Decision
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-19%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
52%inclusion95 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
27%synergy
The Earth Crystal
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
6%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-20%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
44%inclusion81 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
41%inclusion66 decks161 decks
35%synergy
Branching Evolution
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Inexorable Tide
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Together Forever
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Fight Rigging
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Communal Brewing
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
8%synergy
High Score
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Aura Shards
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Summoner's Sending
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Nesting Grounds
51%inclusion93 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion72 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Gavony Township
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
-22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Forge of Heroes
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Diamond City
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion161 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion145 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion183 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion171 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion168 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion166 decks184 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion166 decks184 decks
46%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion165 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion161 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion154 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion152 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Savannah
83%inclusion152 decks184 decks
70%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion150 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion147 decks184 decks
67%synergy
Tundra
79%inclusion145 decks184 decks
66%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69%inclusion127 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
62%inclusion114 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion113 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion109 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion80 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion80 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Brushland
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Hedge Maze
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Lush Portico
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
-29%synergy
Canopy Vista
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
-25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
-27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-2%synergy