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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
Dimensional Exile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bespoke Bō
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leader's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
88%inclusion91 decks103 decks
80%synergy
Ethereal Armor
79%inclusion81 decks103 decks
74%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
74%inclusion76 decks103 decks
70%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
63%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
62%synergy
Chains of Custody
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
60%synergy
Sage's Reverie
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
60%synergy
Staggering Insight
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
59%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Winds of Rath
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Combat Research
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
56%synergy
Curiosity
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Hyena Umbra
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
-21%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
41%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
44%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
44%synergy
Starnheim Courser
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Entity Tracker
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Doomwake Giant
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Starfield Mystic
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Glyph Elemental
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Umbra Mystic
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Hero of Iroas
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Indebted Spirit
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Optimistic Scavenger
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Nyxborn Unicorn
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Shrike Force
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Inventor
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Skyknight Squire
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Armguard Familiar
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Skyward Spider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Void Rend
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-25%synergy
Fumble
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Protection Magic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Fatal Fissure
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Retether
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Redress Fate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Phantom Blade
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Drossclaw
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Riddles
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Cranial Plating
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Mandibular Kite
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Barbed Bloodletter
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Gold Pan
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Kemba's Banner
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Meteor Sword
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Glimmer Lens
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Costume Closet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thief's Knife
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bark of Doran
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Short Bow
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Plate Armor
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Batterbone
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Blade
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Barbed Spike
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Essence Reliquary
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Holy Avenger
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Glider Staff
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Glasswing Grace
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Aqueous Form
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Eel Umbra
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Feather of Flight
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Twisted Embrace
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Nerd Rage
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Rune of Flight
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Righteous Authority
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Rune of Mortality
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Dog Umbra
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Faith Unbroken
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Timely Ward
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Light of Promise
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Battle Mastery
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Curious Obsession
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Chorale of the Void
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Flight of Fancy
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Mortal Obstinacy
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Traveler's Cloak
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Thirst
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Ordeal of Heliod
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Infiltrator's Magemark
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Link
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Curator's Ward
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Fae Flight
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Rousing Read
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Astral Wingspan
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Invocation of Saint Traft
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Blossombind
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lofty Dreams
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion91 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion103 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion103 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion88 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
-25%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
University Campus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-26%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Campground
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy