Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Echocasting Symposium
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Changing Loyalty
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mana Drain
87%inclusion74 decks85 decks
70%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
68%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
60%synergy
Deadly Rollick
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion66 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Nazgûl
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Opt
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Consider
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Force of Negation
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Preordain
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion75 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Brainstorm
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Roaming Throne
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Pongify
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Kindred Discovery
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Snap
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Changeling Outcast
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Ringwraiths
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Wonder
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Titan of Littjara
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Harmonized Trio
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Peek
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Cremate
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Shadow Rift
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Gale
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Quicken
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Countersquall
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Raise the Palisade
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Birthday Escape
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Serum Visions
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Ringsight
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Claim the Precious
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Crippling Fear
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Flow State
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Echoing Return
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Call of the Ring
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Cover of Darkness
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
25%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-20%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion82 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Inherited Envelope
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Firdoch Core
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
98%inclusion83 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Island
96%inclusion82 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion80 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Underground River
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
-20%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Ruins
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Isle
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Darkslick Shores
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-27%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-29%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Fetid Pools
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy