Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Naktamun Lorespinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Aggravated Assault
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Genji Glove
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Gamble
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Combat Celebrant
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Voice of Victory
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Blade Historian
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Port Razer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Silence
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Final Fortune
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Return the Favor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Full Throttle
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Overpowering Attack
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Colossus Hammer
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
13%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Quintessential Katana
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Leader's Talent
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Arena of Glory
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-31%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
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