Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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
Emeritus of Woe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Harmonized Trio
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
97%synergy
Call of the Ring
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Birthday Escape
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Ringsight
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Preordain
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Claim the Precious
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Consider
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Opt
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Ringwraiths
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Changeling Outcast
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Street Wraith
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Pensive Professor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Orvar, the All-Form
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Spellseeker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Saruman the White
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Crypt Ghast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Titan of Littjara
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Pongify
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Snap
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Glorious Gale
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Go for the Throat
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Peek
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Hithlain Knots
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cut Down
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Dreadful as the Storm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mission Briefing
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cremate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Consign to Memory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Medicine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Raise the Palisade
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Unearth
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Serum Visions
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Echoing Return
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Distant Melody
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
The Black Breath
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Crippling Fear
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mathemagics
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Horses of the Bruinen
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mockery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Duress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Treason of Isengard
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Time Warp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Glamdring
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Kindred Discovery
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Cover of Darkness
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Changing Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Conspiracy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Summoning
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Coffers
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Barad-dûr
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Urborg
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Inherited Envelope
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Island
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Choked Estuary
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Darkslick Shores
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
The Grey Havens
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy