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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
98%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Fighter Class
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
96%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
96%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Sunforger
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Open the Armory
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Dovin's Veto
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Boros Charm
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Lion Sash
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
The Reality Chip
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Engineer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Clever Impersonator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Trinket Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Legion Leadership
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Chance for Glory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Final Showdown
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Comeuppance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Steam Augury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Everybody Lives!
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Disruption Protocol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Get Lost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Dizzy Spell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-29%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Master Warcraft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Insult // Injury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Suppression Ray
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thoughtcast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Reverse Engineer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
The Key to the Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Colossus Hammer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Batterbone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lost Jitte
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Semblance Anvil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Wargear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Shiny Impetus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Axgard Armory
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mistveil Plains
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Homeward Path
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Sea of Clouds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Legion Leadership
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Meticulous Archive
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Raugrin Triome
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-38%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
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