Tidus, Yuna's Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded +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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MTGStocks
Pensive Professor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Germination Practicum
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Erode
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Cuboid Colony
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sphere Grid
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Damning Verdict
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Hardened Scales
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Gyre Sage
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
61%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Ouroboroid
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Incubation Druid
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Fathom Mage
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Inspiring Call
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Maester Seymour
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Walking Ballista
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Wakka, Devoted Guardian
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Danny Pink
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Grateful Apparition
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Chocobo Knights
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Evolution Witness
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
33%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Noble Hierarch
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Biophagus
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Evolution Sage
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Conclave Mentor
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Falconer
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Generous Pup
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Ixion
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Protection Magic
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Destroy Evil
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Endless Detour
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Gift of the Viper
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Strength of Will
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Combat Tutorial
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Yuna's Decision
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Cultivate
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-30%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
44%synergy
The Earth Crystal
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
The Ooze
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Resourceful Defense
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Branching Evolution
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Inexorable Tide
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Together Forever
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Season
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Loading Zone
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Fight Rigging
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
High Score
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Sending
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Nesting Grounds
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Karn's Bastion
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Gavony Township
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Forge of Heroes
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Diamond City
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Tundra
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
75%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Seaside Citadel
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-28%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-24%synergy
Willowrush Verge
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
1%synergy