Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

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
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Erode
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Pursue the Past
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
77%inclusion172 decks223 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion190 decks227 decks
66%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
72%inclusion163 decks227 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
72%inclusion162 decks226 decks
64%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion151 decks227 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion145 decks227 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion154 decks227 decks
51%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
56%inclusion128 decks227 decks
50%synergy
Lizard Blades
58%inclusion131 decks227 decks
50%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
56%inclusion126 decks227 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion181 decks227 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion176 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
75%inclusion171 decks227 decks
27%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion147 decks227 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
59%inclusion134 decks227 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion133 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
57%inclusion129 decks227 decks
47%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
56%inclusion128 decks227 decks
45%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
55%inclusion125 decks227 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion119 decks227 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion64 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion60 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion54 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion53 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion33 decks227 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
51%inclusion115 decks227 decks
39%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
51%inclusion115 decks227 decks
44%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
43%inclusion97 decks227 decks
37%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion92 decks227 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion90 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion90 decks227 decks
35%synergy
Combat Celebrant
39%inclusion88 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion88 decks227 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
39%inclusion88 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion86 decks227 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion77 decks227 decks
28%synergy
Blade Historian
33%inclusion75 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion74 decks227 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion73 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion71 decks227 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
30%inclusion67 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion65 decks227 decks
25%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
26%inclusion60 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion59 decks227 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion57 decks224 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion57 decks227 decks
20%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
25%inclusion56 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion55 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion54 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
22%inclusion51 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion50 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion47 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion38 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion36 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion35 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
11%inclusion26 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion26 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Vendor
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion115 decks227 decks
40%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion90 decks223 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion91 decks227 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion81 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion76 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion75 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion70 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion66 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion63 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion62 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
25%inclusion56 decks227 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion51 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion51 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion44 decks227 decks
-13%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion31 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion23 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion30 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion30 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion23 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Haste Magic
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
-5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
46%inclusion104 decks227 decks
33%synergy
Full Throttle
39%inclusion88 decks227 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion82 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion64 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion60 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion45 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion39 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion38 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
4%synergy
World at War
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
-7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion111 decks227 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion106 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion96 decks227 decks
31%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
42%inclusion95 decks227 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion90 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion84 decks227 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion80 decks227 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion79 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion76 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion74 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion66 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion63 decks227 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion59 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion59 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion58 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion57 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion54 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion51 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion49 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion45 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion44 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion39 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion36 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion34 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion31 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion30 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion30 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion27 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion101 decks227 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion91 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion173 decks227 decks
46%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion125 decks227 decks
34%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion113 decks227 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion87 decks227 decks
29%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
27%inclusion62 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion52 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion45 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion42 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion33 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion32 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
-7%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion210 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion191 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion124 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion92 decks227 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion46 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion40 decks227 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion13 decks227 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion224 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion224 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion223 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion179 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion168 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion156 decks227 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
61%inclusion139 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion127 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
53%inclusion120 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
51%inclusion115 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion101 decks227 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion95 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion90 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion81 decks227 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion75 decks227 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion73 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion69 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion64 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
28%inclusion64 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion62 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion53 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion52 decks227 decks
-14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion46 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion44 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion35 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion33 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.4%inclusion19 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion17 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion16 decks227 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
6.6%inclusion15 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
2%synergy