Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Forge Anew
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Aggravated Assault
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Genji Glove
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Lizard Blades
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Grand Abolisher
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Giver of Runes
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Combat Celebrant
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Voice of Victory
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Blade Historian
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Anger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Akroma's Will
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Palm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Comeuppance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Helix
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Assault Strobe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fury of the Horde
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ticked Off
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Robe of Stars
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Assault Suit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Twin Blades
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Wings
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Repercussion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Rugged Prairie
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Sundown Pass
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Elegant Parlor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Fabled Passage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-15%synergy