Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget

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
Fields of Strife
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.5%inclusion10 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Practiced Offense
3.5%inclusion7 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
3.0%inclusion6 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Pursue the Past
3.0%inclusion5 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
47%inclusion542 decks1.15K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion566 decks1.18K decks
37%synergy
Thunder Magic
37%inclusion428 decks1.15K decks
36%synergy
Restoration Magic
45%inclusion520 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Weapons Vendor
37%inclusion426 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion465 decks1.18K decks
32%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion421 decks1.18K decks
32%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
38%inclusion445 decks1.18K decks
31%synergy
Haste Magic
33%inclusion381 decks1.17K decks
31%synergy
Freya Crescent
35%inclusion409 decks1.18K decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion647 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion492 decks1.18K decks
-24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion440 decks1.18K decks
26%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion428 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion423 decks1.18K decks
-21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion402 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion397 decks1.18K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion386 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion385 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion374 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion368 decks1.18K decks
26%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion332 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion327 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion324 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion314 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
26%inclusion305 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion286 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
24%inclusion278 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
23%inclusion271 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion259 decks1.16K decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion260 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Seifer Almasy
21%inclusion247 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Item Shopkeep
21%inclusion251 decks1.17K decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion244 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion228 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion223 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Barret Wallace
17%inclusion202 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
17%inclusion200 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
16%inclusion190 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion176 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion172 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
15%inclusion169 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion159 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion158 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion151 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Blade Historian
12%inclusion144 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
12%inclusion140 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion133 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion130 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion129 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
11%inclusion125 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion119 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion116 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
10%inclusion112 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion40 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
10%inclusion114 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
10%inclusion113 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
10%inclusion44 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.5%inclusion112 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
9.2%inclusion106 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.3%inclusion98 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Sabotender
7.8%inclusion90 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion91 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Anger
7.5%inclusion88 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Balefire Liege
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion312 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion285 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion265 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
21%inclusion240 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion243 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Strike
18%inclusion217 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion204 decks1.18K decks
-15%synergy
Fire Magic
15%inclusion180 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
You're Not Alone
15%inclusion171 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion169 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion148 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
12%inclusion144 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Battle Menu
12%inclusion134 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion121 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion119 decks1.18K decks
-10%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Judgment Bolt
10%inclusion116 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
9.5%inclusion112 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.4%inclusion111 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
9.2%inclusion109 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
8.9%inclusion105 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Big Score
8.9%inclusion105 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Self-Destruct
8.3%inclusion97 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.2%inclusion97 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Light of Judgment
8.1%inclusion94 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.4%inclusion75 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Bulk Up
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
5.1%inclusion23 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.0%inclusion59 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion307 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
Full Throttle
25%inclusion301 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Suplex
25%inclusion296 decks1.17K decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion253 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion208 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion201 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion196 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion177 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion177 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion168 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion160 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion147 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion138 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion122 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Request
10%inclusion111 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.5%inclusion112 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.8%inclusion103 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.6%inclusion101 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
8.5%inclusion98 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.4%inclusion99 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
7.8%inclusion92 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.5%inclusion88 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.8%inclusion80 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Choco-Comet
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Ultima
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
29%inclusion346 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion316 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
25%inclusion290 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion276 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion263 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion249 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion245 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion240 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion238 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Warrior's Sword
20%inclusion236 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Paladin's Arms
20%inclusion235 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
19%inclusion224 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion205 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion199 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion192 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion189 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion187 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion173 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion169 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion165 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion159 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion159 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
13%inclusion151 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion149 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Lion Heart
13%inclusion148 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
White Mage's Staff
12%inclusion146 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion143 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion136 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Coral Sword
12%inclusion136 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
12%inclusion137 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion136 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
11%inclusion131 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion130 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion128 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion124 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion113 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.4%inclusion111 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Ultima Weapon
9.3%inclusion109 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.9%inclusion105 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Brass Knuckles
8.7%inclusion103 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
World Map
8.1%inclusion94 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.5%inclusion88 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
7.4%inclusion86 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Twin Blades
6.4%inclusion38 decks593 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
29%inclusion332 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion249 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion201 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion190 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion130 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion128 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion115 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
10%inclusion113 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.4%inclusion111 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
9.1%inclusion107 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.4%inclusion99 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.9%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Blood Mist
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.6%inclusion78 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.2%inclusion73 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion52 decks935 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Redemption Arc
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.0%inclusion23 decks456 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion609 decks1.18K decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
34%inclusion396 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
31%inclusion368 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
16%inclusion191 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion168 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion131 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.3%inclusion110 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.7%inclusion101 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.9%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Needle Spires
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.2%inclusion62 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion921 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion845 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion470 decks1.18K decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion459 decks1.18K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion291 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
22%inclusion258 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion219 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion218 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion177 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.8%inclusion80 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.7%inclusion67 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion1.18K decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion1.18K decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion851 decks1.18K decks
-14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion668 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
49%inclusion578 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion535 decks1.18K decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion471 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion459 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion428 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
35%inclusion410 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
35%inclusion406 decks1.17K decks
31%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion359 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion341 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion332 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion316 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion285 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion205 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion203 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion198 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Crossroads Village
16%inclusion188 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Boros Guildgate
14%inclusion170 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
11%inclusion131 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.4%inclusion111 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Capital City
9.4%inclusion110 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion88 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.18K decks
-30%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.0%inclusion83 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
6.7%inclusion40 decks593 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.18K decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.4%inclusion75 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
-40%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.7%inclusion67 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.3%inclusion50 decks935 decks
-16%synergy