Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Spellslinger

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
Emeritus of Woe
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Grave Researcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Changing Loyalty
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Harmonized Trio
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Force of Negation
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
91%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Consider
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Preordain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Mystical Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Pongify
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mana Vault
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Grim Monolith
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Roaming Throne
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Nazgûl
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Spark Double
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Notion Thief
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ringwraiths
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Subtlety
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Flusterstorm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Drown in the Loch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Thought Scour
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Peek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Delay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Stifle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cremate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Miscast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Undying Evil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Birthday Escape
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Distant Melody
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mathemagics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ringsight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gix's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Trespass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Call of the Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Secret Tunnel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Agna Qel'a
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urborg
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Inherited Envelope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Solar Transformer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Morphic Pool
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Undercity Sewers
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Isle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darkslick Shores
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy