Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget 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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Restoration Seminar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Restoration Magic
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Bastion Protector
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Combat Celebrant
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Blade Historian
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Freya Crescent
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Zack Fair
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Seifer Almasy
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Delivery Moogle
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Thancred Waters
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Adept Watershaper
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Thunder Magic
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Judgment Bolt
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Savage Beating
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Slash of Light
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Electrodominance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Protection Magic
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sear
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Rip Apart
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Fast Forward
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Ultima
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
18%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur II
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Twin Blades
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Flaming Fist
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Repercussion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Super State
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Furnace of Rath
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Boros Cluestone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Crossroads Village
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Capital City
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Uncharted Haven
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Glittering Massif
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
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