Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Moor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Buried Alive
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Bastion Protector
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Buster Sword
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Idolized
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Entomb
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Plaguecrafter
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Marauder
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Selfless Spirit
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Cathar Commando
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Demon's Disciple
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Super Shredder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Miner
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Moonshadow
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Merciless Executioner
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Silence
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Overkill
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
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5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cataclysm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Resentful Revelation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Diresight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fated Clash
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Lion Heart
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Invitation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Zephyr Boots
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Spirit Mantle
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Aura of Silence
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Teval's Judgment
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Seal of Doom
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Renewal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Cathedral of War
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
The Black Gate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
High Market
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Blitzball
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-27%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Silent Clearing
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-28%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy