Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Turbulent Steppe
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Erode
3.7%inclusion3 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Seminar
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.1%inclusion2 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
75%inclusion339 decks452 decks
68%synergy
Buster Sword
69%inclusion316 decks460 decks
61%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion351 decks464 decks
58%synergy
Aggravated Assault
64%inclusion295 decks464 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion312 decks464 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion294 decks464 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion315 decks464 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion299 decks464 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61%inclusion283 decks464 decks
55%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion295 decks464 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
80%inclusion372 decks464 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion351 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion345 decks464 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion305 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
65%inclusion303 decks464 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion287 decks464 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion270 decks464 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion267 decks464 decks
51%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion264 decks464 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion260 decks464 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion269 decks464 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion257 decks464 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion238 decks464 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion232 decks464 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion139 decks464 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion128 decks464 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion103 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion100 decks464 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion59 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion46 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
49%inclusion228 decks464 decks
40%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
47%inclusion217 decks464 decks
41%synergy
Blade Historian
44%inclusion204 decks464 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion202 decks464 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion195 decks464 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion189 decks464 decks
29%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
38%inclusion178 decks464 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion164 decks464 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion156 decks464 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion153 decks464 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion150 decks464 decks
22%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
31%inclusion145 decks464 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion127 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion125 decks464 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion118 decks464 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion110 decks464 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion109 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion103 decks464 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion99 decks464 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion95 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
19%inclusion88 decks464 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion86 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion85 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion84 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion74 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion67 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Zack Fair
13%inclusion62 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion57 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion53 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion52 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion49 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion48 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion48 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion45 decks464 decks
-3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.3%inclusion43 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Seifer Almasy
9.3%inclusion42 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.8%inclusion41 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.6%inclusion40 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.2%inclusion38 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.8%inclusion36 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.5%inclusion35 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.3%inclusion34 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.3%inclusion28 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
6.5%inclusion30 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion234 decks464 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion226 decks464 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Palm
44%inclusion202 decks464 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion194 decks464 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion180 decks464 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion147 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion127 decks456 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion124 decks464 decks
-5%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion109 decks464 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion109 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion105 decks464 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion100 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion98 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion95 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion62 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion62 decks464 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion60 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion36 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion53 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion51 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion49 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion44 decks464 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
9.5%inclusion44 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
8.6%inclusion40 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion39 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.4%inclusion39 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.2%inclusion38 decks464 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
-8%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.8%inclusion27 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion210 decks464 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
44%inclusion203 decks464 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion199 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
40%inclusion187 decks464 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion95 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion93 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion86 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
17%inclusion81 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion70 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion61 decks464 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion36 decks464 decks
-6%synergy
Boltwave
7.8%inclusion36 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.6%inclusion35 decks460 decks
5%synergy
World at War
7.3%inclusion34 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion34 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
-9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
55%inclusion253 decks464 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion242 decks464 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion238 decks464 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion194 decks464 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion189 decks464 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion188 decks464 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
38%inclusion177 decks464 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion172 decks464 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion161 decks464 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
34%inclusion159 decks464 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion129 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion126 decks464 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion120 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion118 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion112 decks464 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion111 decks464 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion105 decks464 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion101 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion89 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion84 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion78 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion76 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion74 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion71 decks464 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion66 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion66 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion64 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion60 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion54 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion52 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion51 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion45 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion45 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.5%inclusion44 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.0%inclusion37 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.0%inclusion37 decks464 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.2%inclusion33 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.9%inclusion32 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.9%inclusion32 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.5%inclusion30 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.8%inclusion27 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.4%inclusion25 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.2%inclusion24 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.2%inclusion24 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.2%inclusion24 decks464 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
53%inclusion248 decks464 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion233 decks464 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
38%inclusion175 decks464 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion110 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion82 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion57 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion45 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion42 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.8%inclusion41 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Super State
8.8%inclusion34 decks388 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.0%inclusion37 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.8%inclusion36 decks464 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.8%inclusion36 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.2%inclusion24 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion324 decks464 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion230 decks464 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion222 decks464 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
44%inclusion203 decks464 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion107 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion103 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion80 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion76 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion70 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion64 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion52 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion49 decks464 decks
2%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion43 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.3%inclusion34 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
6.9%inclusion32 decks464 decks
-6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion31 decks464 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion445 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion410 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion263 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion197 decks464 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion103 decks464 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion64 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion62 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion61 decks464 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion47 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion43 decks464 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion26 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion24 decks464 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion446 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion444 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion431 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion350 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion347 decks464 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion316 decks464 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion286 decks464 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion266 decks464 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion245 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion232 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion212 decks464 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion190 decks464 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion187 decks464 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
34%inclusion158 decks464 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
30%inclusion139 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion130 decks464 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion119 decks464 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion117 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion116 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion109 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion104 decks464 decks
-15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion99 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion77 decks464 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion68 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion64 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion63 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion46 decks352 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion59 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion57 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion55 decks464 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion53 decks464 decks
-7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion51 decks464 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion49 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion49 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion49 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion49 decks464 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion48 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion47 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion47 decks464 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion46 decks464 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion45 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion39 decks464 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
8.2%inclusion38 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion37 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.5%inclusion35 decks464 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion34 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.0%inclusion32 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion29 decks464 decks
-2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
0%synergy
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