Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Extra Combats

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
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Erode
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.9%inclusion4 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Pursue the Past
1.8%inclusion2 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Fateful Tempest
1.6%inclusion2 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion385 decks494 decks
71%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion356 decks518 decks
55%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
61%inclusion317 decks518 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion368 decks518 decks
54%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion304 decks518 decks
53%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
56%inclusion291 decks518 decks
51%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion296 decks518 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion283 decks518 decks
48%synergy
Full Throttle
53%inclusion275 decks518 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion404 decks518 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
78%inclusion406 decks518 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion398 decks518 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion393 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion312 decks518 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion306 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion293 decks518 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
56%inclusion286 decks515 decks
47%synergy
Combat Celebrant
55%inclusion284 decks518 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion283 decks518 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion282 decks518 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion158 decks518 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion143 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion138 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion131 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion79 decks518 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion70 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.5%inclusion49 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion39 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
54%inclusion281 decks518 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion271 decks518 decks
42%synergy
Blade Historian
45%inclusion235 decks518 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion233 decks518 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion233 decks518 decks
33%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
44%inclusion229 decks518 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion223 decks518 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
43%inclusion222 decks518 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion218 decks518 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion162 decks518 decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
30%inclusion157 decks518 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion155 decks518 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion140 decks518 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion139 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion128 decks518 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion124 decks518 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion114 decks518 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion111 decks518 decks
15%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion110 decks518 decks
19%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion106 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion104 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion99 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion97 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion95 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
18%inclusion95 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion88 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion86 decks517 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion79 decks501 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion77 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion75 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion71 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Port Razer
13%inclusion69 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion67 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion65 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion61 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion56 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
10%inclusion53 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion52 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion52 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.5%inclusion49 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Firemane Commando
8.9%inclusion46 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.7%inclusion45 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
8.5%inclusion44 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.1%inclusion42 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.1%inclusion42 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Seifer Almasy
8.1%inclusion40 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.2%inclusion36 decks503 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
44%inclusion230 decks518 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Magic
38%inclusion192 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion190 decks518 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion190 decks518 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion169 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion162 decks518 decks
15%synergy
Great Train Heist
30%inclusion157 decks518 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion152 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion143 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion125 decks518 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion124 decks518 decks
-8%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion119 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion104 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion78 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion78 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion77 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion72 decks518 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion67 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion44 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion57 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion50 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
9.1%inclusion47 decks518 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion47 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion46 decks518 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion45 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.1%inclusion42 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.9%inclusion41 decks518 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion40 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion36 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion35 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.8%inclusion35 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
6.6%inclusion34 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.4%inclusion33 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion31 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.8%inclusion30 decks518 decks
-6%synergy
Haste Magic
5.7%inclusion29 decks507 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
46%inclusion237 decks518 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion216 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion206 decks518 decks
27%synergy
Seize the Day
37%inclusion192 decks518 decks
32%synergy
Overpowering Attack
28%inclusion144 decks518 decks
24%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion138 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion134 decks518 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion104 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion88 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion74 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion69 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion62 decks518 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion62 decks518 decks
-5%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion55 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion55 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion53 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
9.3%inclusion48 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion41 decks515 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.7%inclusion40 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Waves of Aggression
7.5%inclusion39 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
7.5%inclusion39 decks518 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.3%inclusion38 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion38 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion34 decks518 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion257 decks518 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion247 decks518 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion194 decks518 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
35%inclusion182 decks518 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion178 decks518 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion164 decks518 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion159 decks518 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion154 decks518 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion148 decks518 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion148 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion145 decks518 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion142 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion141 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion130 decks518 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion126 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion120 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion117 decks518 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion111 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion101 decks503 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion104 decks518 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion94 decks505 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion94 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion81 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion79 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion72 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion72 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion70 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion67 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion60 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion57 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion56 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion54 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion53 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion52 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion52 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion50 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.5%inclusion44 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.1%inclusion42 decks518 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.9%inclusion40 decks505 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion37 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur II
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.4%inclusion33 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.0%inclusion31 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.0%inclusion31 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion282 decks518 decks
42%synergy
Aggravated Assault
53%inclusion272 decks518 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion239 decks518 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion158 decks518 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion81 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion73 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion70 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion63 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.5%inclusion49 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.3%inclusion48 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.3%inclusion43 decks518 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
7.9%inclusion41 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.1%inclusion37 decks518 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
7.1%inclusion37 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.9%inclusion36 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.9%inclusion36 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion36 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Super State
6.8%inclusion30 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.8%inclusion35 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.8%inclusion35 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
53%inclusion277 decks518 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion260 decks518 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
36%inclusion187 decks518 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion121 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion110 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion100 decks518 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion84 decks518 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion75 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion67 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion66 decks518 decks
-6%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion62 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion58 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion52 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.4%inclusion33 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion30 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion484 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion453 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion293 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion228 decks518 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion115 decks518 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion73 decks518 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion61 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
-9%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion509 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion509 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion487 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion433 decks518 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion367 decks518 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion344 decks518 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion311 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
55%inclusion285 decks518 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion271 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion258 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion233 decks518 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion214 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion210 decks518 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion202 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion190 decks518 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion164 decks518 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion146 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion146 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion142 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion120 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion120 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
21%inclusion86 decks411 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion103 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion85 decks518 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion78 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion77 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion73 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion69 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion68 decks518 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion65 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion64 decks518 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion58 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion50 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion47 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion45 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion45 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion45 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion41 decks518 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion40 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion37 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.9%inclusion36 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion34 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.0%inclusion31 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
4%synergy