Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Erode
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
84%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
79%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
76%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Genji Glove
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
69%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Aggravated Assault
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Combat Celebrant
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Blade Historian
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Port Razer
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Zack Fair
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Great Train Heist
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Price of Progress
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Open the Armory
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Full Throttle
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Waves of Aggression
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
World at War
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Colossus Hammer
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sunforger
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
29%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Twin Blades
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Zephyr Boots
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
64%synergy
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
44%synergy
The Aetherspark
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Elegant Parlor
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-28%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-27%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy