Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (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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Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
77%synergy
Colossus Hammer
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Knight Exemplar
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Argentum Armor
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
50%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Fervent Champion
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Embercleave
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Guardian of Faith
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Freya Crescent
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Murderous Rider
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Armory Paladin
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Shikari
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Valiant Knight
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Lizard Blades
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Foulmire Knight
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Shrike Force
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Reaper
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Order of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Doom
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Battle Menu
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Discipline
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Celestial Armor
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Vorpal Sword
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Heartseeker
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Fiendlash
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Fighter Class
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mardu Banner
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Tournament Grounds
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
79%synergy
Nomad Outpost
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Savai Triome
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy