Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Abigale, Poet Laureate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sneering Shadewriter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Key to the City
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Cathar Commando
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Zack Fair
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Accursed Marauder
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Plaguecrafter
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Selfless Spirit
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bastion Protector
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Savior
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Seal of Doom
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Millikin
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Demon's Disciple
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Merciless Executioner
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Gravelighter
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Burnished Hart
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Omens
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
General's Enforcer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Bounty Agent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Burglar Rat
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Children of Korlis
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Hecteyes
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Thug
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Virus Beetle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Woe Strider
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Undead Butler
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Spirited Companion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Filigree Familiar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sublime Archangel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Bloodseeker
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-39%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Darkblast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Slash of Light
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fight On!
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Resentful Revelation
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Delirium Skeins
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Citywide Bust
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Raise the Past
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Diresight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Perpetual Timepiece
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Cloak
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Zephyr Boots
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Wedding Invitation
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ninja's Blades
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
World Map
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lion Heart
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Oblivion Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Plate Armor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ransom Note
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of Valor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Reaper's Talisman
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Grim Bauble
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Carnage Altar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Basilica Skullbomb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thieves' Tools
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Idolized
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Feather of Flight
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Team Avatar
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Assemble the Players
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Benediction
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arrest
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Embrace
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Momentum Breaker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Grasping Shadows
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Angelic Renewal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Scion of Halaster
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Soul Snare
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Abzan Runemark
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Planar Disruption
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Thirst
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Asha's Favor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Griffin Guide
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tolls of War
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Swampsnare Trap
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-33%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cathedral of War
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Caves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Dross Pits
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Fair Basilica
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Blitzball
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Locket
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Network Terminal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Inherited Envelope
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Weather Maker
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Shire Terrace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Promising Vein
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Crossroads Village
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-45%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Esper Panorama
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy