Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Optimized Control

Lord of the Nazgûl
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Flow State
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pensive Professor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Opt
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Call of the Ring
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Deadly Rollick
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Consider
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Birthday Escape
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Denial
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Roaming Throne
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Preordain
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Snap
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Mystical Tutor
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Witch-king of Angmar
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Ringwraiths
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Changeling Outcast
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Wonder
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Auton Soldier
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Pongify
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Go for the Throat
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Glorious Gale
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Peek
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Cremate
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Impulse
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Shadow Rift
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Raise the Palisade
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Ringsight
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Serum Visions
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Claim the Precious
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Echoing Return
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Crippling Fear
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Duress
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Levitation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Barad-dûr
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Reef
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Inherited Envelope
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Isle
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Ruins
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Darkslick Shores
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
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