Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - 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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Erode
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-12%synergy
Fields of Strife
2.8%inclusion4 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
1.5%inclusion2 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Pursue the Past
0.8%inclusion1 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
75%inclusion409 decks546 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion457 decks560 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion346 decks557 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
60%inclusion336 decks560 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion356 decks560 decks
52%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
54%inclusion305 decks560 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion364 decks560 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion435 decks560 decks
47%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
52%inclusion292 decks560 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion292 decks560 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion443 decks560 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
74%inclusion416 decks560 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion396 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion347 decks560 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
55%inclusion309 decks560 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion308 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion301 decks560 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
53%inclusion294 decks560 decks
45%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
52%inclusion293 decks560 decks
41%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
52%inclusion289 decks560 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion172 decks560 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion143 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion128 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion121 decks560 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion83 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion82 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion45 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion38 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion267 decks560 decks
36%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion222 decks560 decks
32%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
39%inclusion219 decks560 decks
34%synergy
Combat Celebrant
39%inclusion219 decks560 decks
30%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion213 decks560 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion200 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion199 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion197 decks560 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion181 decks560 decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
32%inclusion181 decks560 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion177 decks560 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion172 decks560 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion170 decks560 decks
26%synergy
Blade Historian
28%inclusion158 decks560 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion152 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
26%inclusion143 decks560 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion127 decks560 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion127 decks560 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion123 decks560 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion121 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion120 decks558 decks
17%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
21%inclusion116 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion115 decks559 decks
17%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
21%inclusion115 decks560 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion107 decks547 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion104 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion81 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion80 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
13%inclusion72 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion70 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion69 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion69 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion66 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion60 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion55 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion56 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
10%inclusion54 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
9.5%inclusion53 decks558 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
9.5%inclusion53 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
9.3%inclusion52 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.9%inclusion50 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.0%inclusion45 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.0%inclusion45 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.0%inclusion45 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.7%inclusion43 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
7.6%inclusion37 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.5%inclusion21 decks281 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion270 decks560 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion224 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion203 decks547 decks
27%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion195 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion186 decks560 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion182 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion161 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion161 decks560 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion154 decks560 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion149 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion128 decks560 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion128 decks560 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion110 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
19%inclusion107 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion65 decks438 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion82 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion78 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Thunder Magic
12%inclusion65 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion65 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion63 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Take the Bait
11%inclusion61 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion61 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion56 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion55 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion54 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Haste Magic
8.5%inclusion47 decks553 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.4%inclusion47 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion40 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.1%inclusion40 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.9%inclusion33 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
49%inclusion274 decks560 decks
36%synergy
Full Throttle
44%inclusion246 decks560 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion215 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion157 decks560 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion117 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion113 decks560 decks
13%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion112 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion107 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion99 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion71 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion69 decks557 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion68 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion67 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion65 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion60 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.4%inclusion47 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.8%inclusion28 decks357 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.8%inclusion38 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
3%synergy
World at War
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion35 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
5.7%inclusion32 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.5%inclusion31 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion289 decks560 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion275 decks560 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion263 decks560 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion257 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
43%inclusion238 decks560 decks
31%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
37%inclusion208 decks560 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion196 decks560 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion195 decks560 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion186 decks560 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion183 decks560 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion181 decks560 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
31%inclusion176 decks560 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion170 decks560 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion158 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
28%inclusion155 decks560 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion151 decks549 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion145 decks560 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion142 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion139 decks560 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion136 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion128 decks560 decks
20%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion128 decks560 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion124 decks559 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion108 decks560 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion103 decks560 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion99 decks551 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion97 decks560 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion91 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion89 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion86 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion82 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion75 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion71 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion68 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion66 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion63 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion58 decks559 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion53 decks551 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.6%inclusion48 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.4%inclusion47 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.4%inclusion47 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.7%inclusion43 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Excalibur II
7.5%inclusion41 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.1%inclusion40 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.0%inclusion39 decks558 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.6%inclusion37 decks558 decks
4%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
42%inclusion235 decks560 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion207 decks560 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion75 decks560 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion69 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion61 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion58 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion49 decks491 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion54 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion54 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.3%inclusion52 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.8%inclusion43 decks551 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.1%inclusion40 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.2%inclusion24 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion273 decks560 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion262 decks560 decks
30%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion192 decks560 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion121 decks560 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion110 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion88 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion86 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion79 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion74 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion68 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion65 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion58 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion38 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
5.9%inclusion33 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.7%inclusion32 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.0%inclusion28 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion528 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion484 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion304 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion228 decks560 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion110 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion81 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion68 decks560 decks
-13%synergy
Blitzball
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion35 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion33 decks560 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion549 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion548 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion524 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
81%inclusion453 decks560 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion397 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion351 decks560 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion337 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
52%inclusion291 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion283 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion262 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
39%inclusion220 decks560 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion202 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
36%inclusion200 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion195 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion194 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion183 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion175 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion155 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion143 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion133 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion129 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion128 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion116 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
18%inclusion84 decks472 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion99 decks560 decks
13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion84 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
13%inclusion75 decks558 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion72 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion71 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion69 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion65 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion62 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion61 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion55 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion54 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion54 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion43 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.0%inclusion39 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.8%inclusion38 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.5%inclusion31 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.5%inclusion31 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
-1%synergy