Tidus, Yuna's Guardian (Commander) - Expensive Core +1/+1 Counters

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
Pensive Professor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ambitious Augmenter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Germination Practicum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kami of Whispered Hopes
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Damning Verdict
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Danny Pink
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Gyre Sage
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Sphere Grid
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Fathom Mage
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Ripples of Potential
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Inspiring Call
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Maester Seymour
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Ouroboroid
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Incubation Druid
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Wakka, Devoted Guardian
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Evolution Witness
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Walking Ballista
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Grateful Apparition
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Chocobo Knights
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Biophagus
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Evolution Sage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Scythecat Cub
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Noble Hierarch
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Generous Pup
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Falconer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Warden of the Grove
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Ixion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Valefor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Protection Magic
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Destroy Evil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Silkguard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Wave Goodbye
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Requisition Raid
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Effort
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thirsting Roots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
The Great Henge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
The Earth Crystal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
The Ooze
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Resourceful Defense
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Together Forever
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Branching Evolution
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Fight Rigging
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Inexorable Tide
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Season
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Communal Brewing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Level Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Solid Ground
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Gavony Township
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Forge of Heroes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Diamond City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Tundra
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Savannah
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Tropical Island
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Brushland
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Lush Portico
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-35%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy