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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
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Erode
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aggravated Assault
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Buster Sword
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
70%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Genji Glove
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
64%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
51%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Combat Celebrant
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Blade Historian
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Port Razer
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Seifer Almasy
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Palm
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Comeuppance
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Take the Bait
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Full Throttle
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
World at War
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Waves of Aggression
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sozin's Comet
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Helm of the Host
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
29%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Zephyr Boots
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Super State
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Repercussion
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Arena of Glory
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion71 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
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