Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Equipment

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Erode
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Pursue the Past
1.8%inclusion3 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.6%inclusion3 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Impractical Joke
1.1%inclusion2 decks176 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion522 decks670 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion569 decks685 decks
66%synergy
Buster Sword
64%inclusion435 decks682 decks
56%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion427 decks685 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion456 decks685 decks
49%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
61%inclusion419 decks685 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion397 decks685 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion446 decks685 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
56%inclusion385 decks685 decks
46%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
53%inclusion360 decks685 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion530 decks685 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion502 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion500 decks685 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion390 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
55%inclusion380 decks685 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion360 decks685 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion359 decks685 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
52%inclusion355 decks685 decks
46%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion354 decks685 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
51%inclusion350 decks685 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion200 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion174 decks685 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion163 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion161 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion112 decks685 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion83 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion58 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion36 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion346 decks685 decks
44%synergy
Combat Celebrant
42%inclusion291 decks685 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
42%inclusion290 decks685 decks
37%synergy
Bastion Protector
41%inclusion278 decks685 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
39%inclusion266 decks685 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion261 decks685 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
37%inclusion253 decks685 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion246 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion246 decks685 decks
31%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
35%inclusion240 decks685 decks
22%synergy
Blade Historian
34%inclusion234 decks685 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
34%inclusion231 decks685 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion220 decks685 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion210 decks685 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion194 decks685 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion192 decks685 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion179 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion170 decks685 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion167 decks684 decks
20%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion160 decks685 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion146 decks671 decks
19%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion149 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion148 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion144 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion144 decks685 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
19%inclusion130 decks685 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion119 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion105 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion93 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
13%inclusion87 decks684 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
13%inclusion85 decks672 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion86 decks685 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion85 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion85 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion77 decks684 decks
10%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion76 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Seifer Almasy
11%inclusion72 decks670 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
11%inclusion72 decks685 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion70 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion67 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.3%inclusion64 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.1%inclusion62 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.0%inclusion60 decks670 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.8%inclusion60 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion59 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.4%inclusion51 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.4%inclusion51 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Port Razer
7.2%inclusion49 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion321 decks685 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion276 decks685 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion251 decks670 decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion222 decks685 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion220 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion219 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion206 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion190 decks685 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion177 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion177 decks685 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion148 decks685 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion148 decks685 decks
-11%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion143 decks685 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion123 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion101 decks685 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion86 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion82 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Take the Bait
11%inclusion78 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion75 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion57 decks526 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion70 decks670 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion68 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
9.3%inclusion64 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.1%inclusion62 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.5%inclusion58 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Haste Magic
7.6%inclusion51 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion51 decks685 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion48 decks685 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion47 decks685 decks
-4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.9%inclusion47 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion47 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.7%inclusion46 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion46 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion45 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.0%inclusion41 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion39 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion310 decks685 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion281 decks685 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion262 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
26%inclusion179 decks685 decks
21%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion144 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion140 decks685 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion135 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion119 decks685 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion114 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion90 decks685 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion82 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion81 decks682 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion79 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion74 decks685 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion74 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.3%inclusion57 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion53 decks685 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion50 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.2%inclusion49 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.7%inclusion46 decks685 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion43 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.3%inclusion43 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
6.1%inclusion42 decks685 decks
4%synergy
World at War
6.0%inclusion41 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion39 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.2%inclusion23 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion346 decks685 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion337 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion310 decks685 decks
36%synergy
Colossus Hammer
43%inclusion294 decks685 decks
32%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
38%inclusion261 decks685 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion258 decks685 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion243 decks685 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion219 decks685 decks
26%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion218 decks685 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion217 decks685 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion214 decks685 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion202 decks685 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion202 decks685 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion189 decks685 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
27%inclusion188 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion187 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion181 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion175 decks672 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion165 decks685 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion140 decks685 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion139 decks685 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion139 decks685 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion129 decks685 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion126 decks674 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion123 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion120 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion109 decks685 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion95 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion95 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion94 decks685 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion91 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion89 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion86 decks685 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion85 decks685 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion82 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
11%inclusion75 decks685 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion73 decks674 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion68 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.3%inclusion64 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.9%inclusion61 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.5%inclusion58 decks683 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.5%inclusion58 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.2%inclusion56 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.9%inclusion54 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
7.6%inclusion51 decks670 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.6%inclusion52 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.2%inclusion49 decks684 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.2%inclusion49 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.2%inclusion49 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.2%inclusion49 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
41%inclusion284 decks685 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion267 decks685 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion95 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion78 decks685 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion74 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion71 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion69 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.2%inclusion63 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion61 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.9%inclusion61 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.8%inclusion60 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Super State
8.4%inclusion51 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.9%inclusion54 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.9%inclusion54 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.8%inclusion46 decks674 decks
6%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.7%inclusion39 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.7%inclusion39 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.5%inclusion26 decks470 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.1%inclusion35 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.1%inclusion35 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion508 decks685 decks
44%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion336 decks685 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion313 decks685 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
32%inclusion221 decks685 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion171 decks685 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion133 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion115 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion107 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion98 decks685 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion97 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion88 decks685 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion82 decks685 decks
2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion69 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.2%inclusion56 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion47 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion43 decks685 decks
-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion43 decks685 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion39 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
5.5%inclusion38 decks685 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.4%inclusion37 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion638 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion592 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion369 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion274 decks685 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion133 decks685 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion115 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion92 decks685 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion46 decks685 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion37 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion37 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
5.1%inclusion34 decks669 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion673 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion673 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion642 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion551 decks685 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion467 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion419 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion391 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
51%inclusion350 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion345 decks685 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion323 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
41%inclusion283 decks685 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion250 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion244 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
35%inclusion237 decks685 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion219 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion201 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion201 decks685 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion189 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion170 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion164 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion153 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion144 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
21%inclusion143 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion107 decks575 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion108 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion106 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion94 decks685 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion88 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion85 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion82 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion82 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion78 decks684 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion70 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion66 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion60 decks685 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.5%inclusion58 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion51 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.4%inclusion51 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion50 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion46 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion45 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
6.6%inclusion45 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion43 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion43 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion42 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.1%inclusion42 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.0%inclusion41 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.5%inclusion38 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.5%inclusion38 decks685 decks
-7%synergy