Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Voltron

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Pursue the Past
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Suspend Aggression
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
76%inclusion145 decks192 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion165 decks196 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion137 decks196 decks
62%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
66%inclusion129 decks196 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion132 decks196 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
60%inclusion117 decks196 decks
54%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
59%inclusion116 decks196 decks
53%synergy
Forge Anew
62%inclusion121 decks196 decks
52%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion120 decks196 decks
51%synergy
Lizard Blades
58%inclusion114 decks196 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion154 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
74%inclusion146 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion143 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion132 decks196 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion129 decks196 decks
49%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion118 decks196 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion110 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion110 decks196 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion106 decks196 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Warleader
53%inclusion103 decks196 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion96 decks196 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
40%inclusion79 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion71 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Combat Celebrant
36%inclusion71 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion62 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion55 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Blade Historian
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion45 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Seifer Almasy
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion96 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion78 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Palm
38%inclusion75 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Helix
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Haste Magic
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
52%inclusion101 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion81 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion71 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
32%inclusion62 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
World at War
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Boltwave
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion102 decks196 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion88 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Colossus Hammer
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion77 decks196 decks
29%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
39%inclusion77 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
39%inclusion77 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion74 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
38%inclusion74 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion50 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Super State
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion153 decks196 decks
48%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
54%inclusion105 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion95 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
41%inclusion81 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion183 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion163 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion109 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion193 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion193 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion191 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
82%inclusion160 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion149 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion140 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion125 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion110 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
55%inclusion108 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion95 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion86 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion85 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-1%synergy