Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Aggro

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Erode
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Pursue the Past
3.8%inclusion4 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Flashback
1.7%inclusion2 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
1.7%inclusion2 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
67%inclusion303 decks452 decks
60%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
55%inclusion254 decks465 decks
48%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
53%inclusion245 decks465 decks
47%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion290 decks465 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
52%inclusion242 decks465 decks
45%synergy
Buster Sword
52%inclusion241 decks463 decks
44%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion264 decks465 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion229 decks465 decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion224 decks465 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion238 decks465 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
74%inclusion343 decks465 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion332 decks465 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion320 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion258 decks465 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion256 decks465 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
48%inclusion225 decks465 decks
31%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
47%inclusion220 decks465 decks
37%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
47%inclusion220 decks465 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion220 decks465 decks
19%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
45%inclusion208 decks465 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion141 decks465 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion120 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion110 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion99 decks465 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion64 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion63 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion52 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
7.3%inclusion34 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion26 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion208 decks465 decks
31%synergy
Combat Celebrant
43%inclusion201 decks465 decks
34%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
42%inclusion193 decks465 decks
29%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion189 decks465 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion178 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion175 decks465 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion172 decks465 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion172 decks465 decks
30%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
31%inclusion142 decks465 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion136 decks465 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
26%inclusion121 decks465 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion117 decks465 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion110 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion107 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion105 decks465 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion95 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion92 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion91 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion88 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion88 decks465 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion87 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion85 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion83 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion77 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion75 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion75 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion74 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion72 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
15%inclusion70 decks463 decks
14%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
14%inclusion66 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion65 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion62 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion59 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion59 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion58 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion51 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion50 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
10%inclusion48 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Firemane Commando
10%inclusion48 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion46 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion46 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Seifer Almasy
8.8%inclusion40 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.6%inclusion40 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
8.2%inclusion38 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
8.0%inclusion37 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
7.7%inclusion36 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Anger
7.5%inclusion35 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
42%inclusion197 decks465 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion174 decks465 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion165 decks455 decks
26%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion156 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion137 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion136 decks465 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion131 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
27%inclusion126 decks465 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion117 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Helix
25%inclusion115 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion96 decks465 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion94 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion91 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion77 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion68 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion66 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion56 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion47 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion47 decks465 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion47 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion45 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion45 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion33 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion40 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.4%inclusion39 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.2%inclusion38 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.0%inclusion37 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
7.8%inclusion36 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
7.5%inclusion35 decks465 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion34 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
-5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.4%inclusion25 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion25 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
44%inclusion206 decks465 decks
39%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
41%inclusion192 decks465 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion168 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion168 decks465 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Day
27%inclusion126 decks465 decks
22%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
25%inclusion114 decks465 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion91 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion89 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion88 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion80 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion72 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion64 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion62 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion52 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion48 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion46 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion45 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion42 decks465 decks
-7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.8%inclusion41 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
8.6%inclusion40 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
7.7%inclusion36 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
2%synergy
World at War
6.5%inclusion30 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Suplex
5.4%inclusion25 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Waves of Aggression
5.4%inclusion25 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion207 decks465 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion197 decks465 decks
33%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion155 decks465 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion148 decks465 decks
26%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
30%inclusion138 decks465 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion137 decks465 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
29%inclusion137 decks465 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion136 decks465 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
26%inclusion119 decks465 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion117 decks465 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion114 decks465 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion112 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion111 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion110 decks465 decks
18%synergy
The Fire Crystal
22%inclusion100 decks460 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion95 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion94 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion91 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion87 decks465 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion84 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion83 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion82 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion75 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion70 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion65 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion58 decks465 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion58 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion56 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion54 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion51 decks465 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion49 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion49 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion46 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
9.5%inclusion44 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.5%inclusion44 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.5%inclusion44 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.8%inclusion41 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.4%inclusion39 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.7%inclusion36 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion33 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur II
7.1%inclusion32 decks452 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.9%inclusion32 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
-8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
-2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.5%inclusion30 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion25 decks465 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
41%inclusion191 decks465 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion180 decks465 decks
29%synergy
Fighter Class
29%inclusion133 decks465 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion67 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion63 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion59 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion54 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion53 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.5%inclusion44 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.8%inclusion41 decks465 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
8.0%inclusion37 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.7%inclusion36 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.5%inclusion35 decks465 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
7.3%inclusion34 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion33 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.9%inclusion32 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.0%inclusion23 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion330 decks465 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion227 decks465 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion219 decks465 decks
30%synergy
Arena of Glory
35%inclusion161 decks465 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion115 decks465 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion89 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion82 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion64 decks465 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion60 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion56 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion51 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion50 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion49 decks465 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion48 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion33 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion29 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.4%inclusion25 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion424 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion389 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion242 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion179 decks465 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion97 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion57 decks465 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion49 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion26 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion457 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion457 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion424 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion366 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion298 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion280 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion242 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion224 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion220 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
46%inclusion216 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion207 decks465 decks
20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion183 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion175 decks465 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion158 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion156 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion148 decks465 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion132 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion123 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
26%inclusion122 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion113 decks465 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
21%inclusion79 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion93 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion93 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion93 decks465 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion85 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion72 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion67 decks465 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion65 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion63 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion59 decks465 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion56 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion52 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion51 decks465 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion47 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion45 decks465 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion45 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion43 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion41 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion36 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.5%inclusion35 decks465 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.5%inclusion35 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.3%inclusion34 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
7.3%inclusion34 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion34 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion31 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.8%inclusion27 decks465 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion25 decks465 decks
2%synergy