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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.9%inclusion4 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Abigale, Poet Laureate
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Foot Chopper
2.9%inclusion3 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
2.2%inclusion3 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Bespoke Bō
2.1%inclusion2 decks95 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion713 decks1.04K decks
63%synergy
All That Glitters
70%inclusion730 decks1.04K decks
62%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion615 decks1.04K decks
55%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
57%inclusion588 decks1.04K decks
54%synergy
Nettlecyst
57%inclusion589 decks1.04K decks
53%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
57%inclusion596 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion562 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
45%inclusion469 decks1.04K decks
43%synergy
Combat Research
45%inclusion467 decks1.04K decks
42%synergy
Ethereal Armor
42%inclusion439 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion603 decks1.04K decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion580 decks1.04K decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion457 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Sage's Reverie
37%inclusion389 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion381 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
35%inclusion277 decks782 decks
33%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion368 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Forge Anew
35%inclusion364 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
34%inclusion352 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion346 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion339 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
32%inclusion337 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion283 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
27%inclusion278 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion263 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
24%inclusion254 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
24%inclusion253 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
24%inclusion248 decks1.02K decks
23%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
24%inclusion249 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion238 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion222 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion206 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Glyph Elemental
19%inclusion196 decks1.02K decks
19%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
19%inclusion199 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
17%inclusion180 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
17%inclusion174 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Umbra Mystic
17%inclusion173 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Entity Tracker
16%inclusion129 decks783 decks
10%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Doomwake Giant
15%inclusion151 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
14%inclusion149 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
14%inclusion148 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
14%inclusion136 decks972 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion145 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion145 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
14%inclusion144 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
13%inclusion133 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
12%inclusion125 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
12%inclusion124 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion117 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion116 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion116 decks1.04K decks
-16%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion115 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
11%inclusion115 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
10%inclusion101 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Ocelot Pride
9.5%inclusion97 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.4%inclusion98 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
8.9%inclusion87 decks975 decks
7%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
8.9%inclusion92 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
8.7%inclusion69 decks795 decks
1%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
8.7%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
8.1%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Nyxborn Unicorn
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion275 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion261 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion245 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion171 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion169 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion159 decks1.04K decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion152 decks1.04K decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion117 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion81 decks883 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
31%inclusion322 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Winds of Rath
30%inclusion316 decks1.04K decks
28%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion170 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Unfinished Business
15%inclusion155 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion150 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion146 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion144 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Retether
12%inclusion123 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.1%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cranial Plating
31%inclusion322 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Mask of Riddles
27%inclusion284 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
27%inclusion260 decks963 decks
26%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
26%inclusion265 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
25%inclusion71 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Drossclaw
23%inclusion242 decks1.03K decks
23%synergy
Glimmer Lens
22%inclusion233 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Phantom Blade
22%inclusion211 decks963 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion82 decks391 decks
19%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
21%inclusion214 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion214 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Mandibular Kite
18%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Batterskull
18%inclusion183 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion182 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion180 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion68 decks397 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion120 decks710 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion175 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion170 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Thief's Knife
16%inclusion61 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion163 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion110 decks707 decks
15%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
15%inclusion61 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion158 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion55 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion141 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Kemba's Banner
13%inclusion136 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Batterbone
13%inclusion134 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion133 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion132 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion58 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Gold Pan
12%inclusion123 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Ninja's Blades
12%inclusion45 decks384 decks
10%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
11%inclusion114 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion114 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion43 decks397 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion42 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion109 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion107 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
10%inclusion104 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Barbed Spike
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Plate Armor
10%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion344 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Nerd Rage
33%inclusion343 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Curiosity
32%inclusion335 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Glasswing Grace
30%inclusion316 decks1.04K decks
28%synergy
Staggering Insight
29%inclusion302 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
24%inclusion252 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Chains of Custody
23%inclusion235 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
21%inclusion216 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion213 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
17%inclusion180 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Twisted Embrace
16%inclusion166 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
15%inclusion152 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Aqueous Form
15%inclusion151 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Feather of Flight
14%inclusion119 decks874 decks
13%synergy
Shielded by Faith
13%inclusion139 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Eel Umbra
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion117 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion108 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
10%inclusion106 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Rune of Flight
10%inclusion106 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Rune of Mortality
10%inclusion106 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion104 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Dog Umbra
10%inclusion104 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Angelic Destiny
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Righteous Authority
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Curious Obsession
8.7%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Faith Unbroken
8.5%inclusion88 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.04K decks
-22%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
6.3%inclusion50 decks795 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion56 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Mantle
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Flight of Fancy
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.0%inclusion52 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.8%inclusion33 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion316 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion313 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion218 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion180 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion134 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion126 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Diamond City
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.4%inclusion66 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion64 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion910 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion867 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion472 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion448 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion443 decks1.04K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion409 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion363 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion340 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion321 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion167 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion153 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion1.02K decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.02K decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.02K decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion936 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion634 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
60%inclusion624 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion557 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
46%inclusion467 decks1.02K decks
32%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion466 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion464 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion439 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion421 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion324 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion318 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
30%inclusion316 decks1.04K decks
28%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion316 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion297 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion295 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion290 decks1.04K decks
-22%synergy
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion287 decks1.04K decks
-24%synergy
Port Town
27%inclusion279 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion268 decks1.04K decks
-25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion259 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion239 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion239 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion220 decks1.04K decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion220 decks1.04K decks
-17%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion218 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion216 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion215 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion214 decks1.04K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion213 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion205 decks1.04K decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion202 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion195 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion188 decks1.04K decks
-16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion183 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion172 decks1.04K decks
-20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion169 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion166 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion166 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
15%inclusion156 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion155 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion135 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion130 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion117 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
10%inclusion101 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion76 decks793 decks
-2%synergy