Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized 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
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Erode
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Aggravated Assault
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Lizard Blades
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Mother of Runes
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Blade Historian
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Great Train Heist
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Helix
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Fling
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Haste Magic
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Full Throttle
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Seize the Day
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Overpowering Attack
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Waves of Aggression
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
World at War
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sozin's Comet
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Host
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Colossus Hammer
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
25%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Quietus Spike
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Sundown Pass
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy