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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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Erode
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Pursue the Past
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
3.3%inclusion3 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Flashback
2.2%inclusion2 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
64%inclusion308 decks481 decks
57%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
49%inclusion243 decks498 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion254 decks498 decks
40%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
51%inclusion254 decks498 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion315 decks498 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Magic
41%inclusion200 decks483 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion193 decks494 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion190 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion182 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion183 decks498 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion321 decks498 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion315 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion289 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion251 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion231 decks498 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
45%inclusion222 decks498 decks
27%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
42%inclusion209 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
38%inclusion189 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion181 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
36%inclusion180 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
12%inclusion58 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion172 decks498 decks
27%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
32%inclusion160 decks498 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion155 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion153 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion151 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
30%inclusion149 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
29%inclusion142 decks498 decks
23%synergy
Blade Historian
29%inclusion142 decks498 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion142 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion137 decks497 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion135 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion121 decks484 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion120 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion118 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion114 decks490 decks
21%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
23%inclusion114 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion111 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
22%inclusion108 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
18%inclusion87 decks495 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion84 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion84 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion81 decks495 decks
15%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
16%inclusion81 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion80 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion74 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
14%inclusion67 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion65 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion64 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion62 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion61 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion58 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion58 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion57 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion56 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion55 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion55 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion55 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion53 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion53 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
11%inclusion52 decks491 decks
7%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion49 decks498 decks
-12%synergy
Balefire Liege
10%inclusion49 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion46 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
9.2%inclusion46 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.4%inclusion42 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion163 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion157 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion156 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Helix
28%inclusion140 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion115 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion100 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
19%inclusion96 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Thunder Magic
19%inclusion90 decks483 decks
17%synergy
Great Train Heist
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion81 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion80 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Haste Magic
16%inclusion77 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion74 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion59 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion59 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion51 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
9.4%inclusion47 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
9.4%inclusion47 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Savage Beating
9.2%inclusion46 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.0%inclusion45 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.4%inclusion42 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Slash of Light
8.4%inclusion41 decks488 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.5%inclusion27 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
7.0%inclusion35 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.6%inclusion33 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.2%inclusion31 decks497 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Comeuppance
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion179 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
34%inclusion167 decks498 decks
28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion114 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion113 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
22%inclusion111 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion110 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
22%inclusion109 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion95 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Day
19%inclusion94 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion72 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion71 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion64 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion63 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion60 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion56 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion52 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion50 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion49 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
9.2%inclusion46 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
8.8%inclusion44 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion35 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion162 decks498 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion141 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
28%inclusion138 decks498 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion126 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion117 decks498 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
22%inclusion109 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion101 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion99 decks498 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion97 decks491 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion96 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion94 decks490 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion93 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion93 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion92 decks497 decks
16%synergy
Sunforger
18%inclusion92 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion89 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion87 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion84 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion83 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion83 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion83 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion72 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion70 decks497 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion67 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion66 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur II
13%inclusion63 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion65 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion62 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion62 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion59 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion57 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion50 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion50 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.0%inclusion45 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.3%inclusion41 decks495 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.8%inclusion39 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.0%inclusion35 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.0%inclusion35 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.6%inclusion33 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
32%inclusion159 decks498 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion134 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Fighter Class
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion69 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion64 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion62 decks491 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion54 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion54 decks498 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion53 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion50 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.0%inclusion40 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.8%inclusion39 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.8%inclusion39 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Blood Mist
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Legion
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.0%inclusion25 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion227 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion219 decks498 decks
27%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion110 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion107 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
15%inclusion76 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
1%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion64 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion57 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion57 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion51 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion49 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion45 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.8%inclusion44 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Needle Spires
7.0%inclusion35 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion34 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion430 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion413 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion255 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion228 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion101 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion85 decks498 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion51 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion47 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion42 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
6.4%inclusion32 decks497 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion494 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion493 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion433 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion367 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion299 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
53%inclusion262 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion252 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion212 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion198 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion187 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion176 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion162 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
32%inclusion158 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion156 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion156 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion138 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion129 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion124 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion112 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion109 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion93 decks498 decks
-10%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
18%inclusion87 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion86 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion86 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
17%inclusion84 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion61 decks403 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion66 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion57 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion46 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion40 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.5%inclusion36 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
6.6%inclusion33 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Capital City
5.9%inclusion29 decks495 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
3%synergy
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