Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
My Precious
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
60%synergy
Key to the City
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion102 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Plaguecrafter
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
54%synergy
Accursed Marauder
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
50%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion67 decks130 decks
50%synergy
Bastion Protector
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
50%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion91 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Selfless Spirit
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Cathar Commando
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Idolized
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Zack Fair
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Millikin
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Merciless Executioner
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Diviner
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Demon's Disciple
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Kami of False Hope
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Savior
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-18%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
3%synergy
General's Enforcer
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Sublime Archangel
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Lion Sash
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
The Warring Triad
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Bounty Agent
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Slash of Light
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Fight On!
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Resentful Revelation
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Fated Clash
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Diresight
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Evil Reawakened
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Zephyr Boots
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Wedding Invitation
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Ninja's Blades
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Lion Heart
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Vorpal Sword
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Haystack
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Teval's Judgment
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
30%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Spirit Mantle
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Aura of Silence
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Seal of Doom
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Wings
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Feather of Flight
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Embrace
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Command Beacon
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Cathedral of War
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
17%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
High Market
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion111 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion105 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion130 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion130 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion113 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion91 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
-20%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy