Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Core Voltron

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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Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Forum of Amity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Key to the City
66%inclusion51 decks77 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion62 decks77 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion46 decks77 decks
58%synergy
Bastion Protector
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Plaguecrafter
60%inclusion46 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Accursed Marauder
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Cathar Commando
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
44%synergy
Zack Fair
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion52 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Selfless Spirit
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
-15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Idolized
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Millikin
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Demon's Disciple
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Selfless Savior
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
14%synergy
General's Enforcer
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Merciless Executioner
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Bounty Agent
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Burglar Rat
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-25%synergy
Sublime Archangel
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Knight Exemplar
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Hecteyes
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Village Rites
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Make Your Move
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Resentful Revelation
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Fated Clash
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Diresight
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Zephyr Boots
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Wedding Invitation
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Celestial Armor
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Teval's Judgment
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Seal of Doom
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Forge Anew
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Aura of Silence
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Feather of Flight
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Embrace
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Wings
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Gift
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Changing Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Shielded by Faith
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Scion of Halaster
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Renewal
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Cathedral of War
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Access Tunnel
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
High Market
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Cryptic Caves
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion69 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion62 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion47 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
55%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion77 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion77 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion68 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion57 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Fetid Heath
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-23%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy