Cloud Strife (Commander) - Budget Birthing Pod

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Najeela, the Blade-BlossomNajeela, the Blade-Blossom

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Neoform
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
97%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
92%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
91%synergy
Mindblade Render
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
85%synergy
Druids' Repository
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
84%synergy
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Tinder Wall
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
60%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Dispel
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Hardened Tactician
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Llanowar Elves
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Mystic
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Grim Hireling
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Noble Hierarch
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Rushblade Commander
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Devilish Valet
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Edge
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Arbor Elf
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Kargan Warleader
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Druid
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Collector Ouphe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Maja, Bretagard Protector
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mardu Woe-Reaper
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heritage Reclamation
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Spider-Sense
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Nature's Claim
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Spell Pierce
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Miscast
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Eladamri's Call
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Abrupt Decay
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Veil of Summer
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Delay
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Autumn's Veil
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Fire Covenant
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Summoner's Pact
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Blink of an Eye
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Concerted Defense
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Natural State
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Dispute
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Perplex
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Spell Snare
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Culling Ritual
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Of One Mind
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Bring to Light
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
By Force
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Damn
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Time of Need
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dig Up
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Pod
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Nature's Will
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Bear Umbra
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Deafening Silence
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Warleader's Call
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Song of Freyalise
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Compost
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cascading Cataracts
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Unity
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Island
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Ash Barrens
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Stomping Ground
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Quarry
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Grand Coliseum
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy