Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

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
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Erode
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
71%inclusion111 decks156 decks
64%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion94 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Lizard Blades
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
76%inclusion120 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion119 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion111 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion86 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion84 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Blade Historian
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Balefire Liege
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Legion Leadership
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion58 decks157 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Helix
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-16%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Thunder Magic
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Twinferno
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Price of Progress
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Full Throttle
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
World at War
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
18%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Forge Anew
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion113 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
12%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion126 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion149 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion120 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion68 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy