Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive

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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
-9%synergy
Erode
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
2.2%inclusion4 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Suspend Aggression
1.8%inclusion3 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
The Mind Stone
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buster Sword
76%inclusion876 decks1.16K decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion908 decks1.18K decks
66%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion855 decks1.18K decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion805 decks1.18K decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion901 decks1.18K decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion825 decks1.18K decks
58%synergy
Genji Glove
64%inclusion710 decks1.11K decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion951 decks1.18K decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion859 decks1.18K decks
55%synergy
Aggravated Assault
61%inclusion715 decks1.18K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion927 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
75%inclusion880 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion768 decks1.18K decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion739 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion704 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
58%inclusion688 decks1.18K decks
52%synergy
Lizard Blades
58%inclusion681 decks1.18K decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion678 decks1.18K decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion676 decks1.18K decks
50%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion660 decks1.18K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion759 decks1.18K decks
49%synergy
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion758 decks1.18K decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion721 decks1.18K decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion712 decks1.18K decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion602 decks1.18K decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion585 decks1.18K decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion340 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion274 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion249 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion232 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion629 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Combat Celebrant
53%inclusion622 decks1.18K decks
43%synergy
Mother of Runes
52%inclusion613 decks1.18K decks
39%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
51%inclusion599 decks1.18K decks
45%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
47%inclusion560 decks1.18K decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion558 decks1.18K decks
37%synergy
Blade Historian
40%inclusion477 decks1.18K decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion476 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion427 decks1.18K decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
36%inclusion424 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
34%inclusion404 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion403 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
33%inclusion386 decks1.18K decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion371 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion279 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion270 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion270 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion266 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
22%inclusion255 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion232 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion218 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion212 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion211 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion211 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion207 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion206 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion196 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
16%inclusion193 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion185 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion64 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion164 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion141 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion139 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion139 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion134 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion42 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion124 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion123 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion122 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion119 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Port Razer
9.0%inclusion106 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.8%inclusion104 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.2%inclusion97 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8.0%inclusion95 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.6%inclusion86 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
7.5%inclusion89 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.4%inclusion87 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
7.3%inclusion86 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
51%inclusion600 decks1.18K decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion536 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion536 decks1.18K decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Palm
34%inclusion403 decks1.18K decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion287 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion285 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion284 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion282 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion259 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
21%inclusion240 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion240 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion213 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion211 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion192 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Helix
16%inclusion185 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion171 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion169 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion101 decks734 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion160 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion152 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion151 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion144 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion143 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion127 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion121 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
9.3%inclusion110 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion109 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.8%inclusion104 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.6%inclusion101 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
7.3%inclusion86 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Take the Bait
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion83 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.18K decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
5.8%inclusion68 decks1.18K decks
-8%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.18K decks
-7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.1%inclusion28 decks554 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
42%inclusion497 decks1.18K decks
37%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion481 decks1.18K decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion465 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion448 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion249 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion243 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion231 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion225 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion210 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion167 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion146 decks1.18K decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion124 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion122 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.8%inclusion104 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.4%inclusion99 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
3%synergy
World at War
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.18K decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion644 decks1.18K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion627 decks1.18K decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion625 decks1.18K decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
52%inclusion618 decks1.18K decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion601 decks1.18K decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion552 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Colossus Hammer
36%inclusion421 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion412 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion375 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
31%inclusion364 decks1.18K decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion328 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion315 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion266 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion239 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion236 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion222 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion210 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion215 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion209 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion198 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion191 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion190 decks1.18K decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion165 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion163 decks1.18K decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion150 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion143 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion138 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion134 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion130 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion118 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.4%inclusion111 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.5%inclusion100 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.3%inclusion98 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.0%inclusion95 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.9%inclusion93 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.8%inclusion80 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.1%inclusion16 decks313 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
51%inclusion607 decks1.18K decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion542 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion437 decks1.18K decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion331 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion323 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion143 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.1%inclusion107 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.6%inclusion101 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.5%inclusion100 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Super State
8.4%inclusion78 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.9%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.3%inclusion74 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
6.2%inclusion73 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.7%inclusion67 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.18K decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion727 decks1.18K decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
56%inclusion661 decks1.18K decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion548 decks1.18K decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion488 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion474 decks1.18K decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion422 decks1.18K decks
23%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion220 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion216 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion174 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion133 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion129 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion128 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion122 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion118 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion113 decks1.18K decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion108 decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.5%inclusion88 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.8%inclusion80 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.6%inclusion36 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion1.13K decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion1.04K decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion697 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion424 decks1.18K decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion372 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion337 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion292 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion262 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion181 decks1.18K decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion177 decks1.18K decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion111 decks1.18K decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion99 decks1.18K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.11K decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion1.11K decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion1.11K decks1.18K decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion1.10K decks1.18K decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion1.02K decks1.18K decks
57%synergy
Spectator Seating
78%inclusion918 decks1.18K decks
39%synergy
Plateau
76%inclusion894 decks1.18K decks
63%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion783 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion757 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
54%inclusion643 decks1.18K decks
30%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion594 decks1.18K decks
30%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion562 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion546 decks1.18K decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion545 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
42%inclusion497 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion421 decks1.18K decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion401 decks1.18K decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion375 decks1.18K decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion353 decks1.18K decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion327 decks1.18K decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion318 decks1.18K decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion305 decks1.18K decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion291 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion287 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion270 decks1.18K decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion263 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion261 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion260 decks1.18K decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion241 decks1.18K decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion236 decks1.18K decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion227 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion212 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion136 decks841 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion158 decks1.18K decks
-24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion151 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion149 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion140 decks1.18K decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion135 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion124 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion117 decks1.18K decks
-28%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion109 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
8.9%inclusion105 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion87 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.18K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.18K decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion82 decks1.18K decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.2%inclusion73 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy