Average Deck for Lightning, Army of One - Budget 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.
Owain Roberts
Oct 3, 2025
Beyond the Multiverse-Havi, the All-Father
Odin wants you to attack, so let's load this decklist up with a bunch of creatures to turn sideways at our opponents!
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Average Decklist

Adept Watershaper
Adept Watershaper
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Aurelia, the Warleader
Aurelia, the Warleader
Bastion Protector
Bastion Protector
Blade Historian
Blade Historian
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
Bruenor Battlehammer
Bruenor Battlehammer
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Combat Celebrant
Combat Celebrant
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Hexing Squelcher
Hexing Squelcher
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Lizard Blades
Lizard Blades
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Zack Fair
Zack Fair
Instants (11)
Abrade
Abrade
Boros Charm
Boros Charm
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Palm
Great Train Heist
Great Train Heist
Inventory Management
Inventory Management
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
The Last Agni Kai
The Last Agni Kai
Wear // Tear
Wear // Tear
Sorceries (5)
Full Throttle
Full Throttle
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Relentless Assault
Relentless Assault
Sozin's Comet
Sozin's Comet
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Artifacts (22)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Brotherhood Regalia
Brotherhood Regalia
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Darksteel Plate
Darksteel Plate
Embercleave
Embercleave
Fireshrieker
Fireshrieker
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Helm of the Host
Helm of the Host
Leyline Axe
Leyline Axe
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The Spear of Leonidas
The Spear of Leonidas
Trailblazer's Boots
Trailblazer's Boots
Twin Blades
Twin Blades
Whispersilk Cloak
Whispersilk Cloak
Wrecking Ball Arm
Wrecking Ball Arm
Enchantments (6)
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault
Duelist's Heritage
Duelist's Heritage
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
Lands (14)
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Clifftop Retreat
Clifftop Retreat
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Furycalm Snarl
Furycalm Snarl
Inspiring Vantage
Inspiring Vantage
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Slayers' Stronghold
Slayers' Stronghold
Sunbaked Canyon
Sunbaked Canyon
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Sunscorched Divide
Sunscorched Divide
Basics (2)
Mountain
10 Mountains
Plains
11 Plains