Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Grave Researcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Accursed Marauder
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Plaguecrafter
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Teval's Judgment
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Cathar Commando
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Selfless Spirit
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Key to the City
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Zack Fair
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Selfless Savior
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Millikin
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Diviner
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Demon's Disciple
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Merciless Executioner
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Bounty Agent
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Viscera Seer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Burglar Rat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Gravelighter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sublime Archangel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mari, the Killing Quill
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Kami of False Hope
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fated Clash
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Wedding Invitation
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Zephyr Boots
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fishing Gear
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lion Heart
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Seal of Cleansing
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Aura of Silence
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Seal of Doom
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Idolized
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Necromancy
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Gift of Immortality
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Brilliant Wings
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Renewal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Primary Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Changing Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Rule of Law
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Land Tax
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Embrace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Team Avatar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
The Black Gate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Cathedral of War
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Vale
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Archway
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Fabled Passage
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Scrubland
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Demolition Field
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy