Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain (Commander) - Core Auras

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
Turbulent Moor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fix What's Broken
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Forum Filibuster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
86%inclusion69 decks80 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
74%synergy
Combat Research
71%inclusion57 decks80 decks
68%synergy
Ethereal Armor
70%inclusion56 decks80 decks
65%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
62%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
59%synergy
Sage's Reverie
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
53%synergy
Nerd Rage
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Curiosity
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Winds of Rath
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
42%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Starnheim Courser
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Entity Tracker
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Umbra Mystic
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
16%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Doomwake Giant
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Starfield Mystic
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Hero of Iroas
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Glyph Elemental
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Zack Fair
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Nyxborn Unicorn
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Invisible Stalker
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Silverquill Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Protection Magic
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Hindering Light
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Retether
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Vindicate
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Chart a Course
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Biorganic Carapace
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Riddles
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Cranial Plating
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Phantom Blade
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Drossclaw
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Mandibular Kite
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Gods
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Glimmer Lens
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Barbed Spike
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Thief's Knife
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Foot Chopper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Plate Armor
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Batterbone
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Gold Pan
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Kemba's Banner
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Glasswing Grace
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Staggering Insight
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Chains of Custody
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Twisted Embrace
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Hyena Umbra
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Shielded by Faith
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Aqueous Form
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Timely Ward
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Eel Umbra
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Faith Unbroken
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Rune of Flight
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Dog Umbra
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Curious Obsession
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Battle Mastery
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Rune of Mortality
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Righteous Authority
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Mortal Obstinacy
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Angelic Gift
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Tempest Technique
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Infiltrator's Magemark
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Curator's Ward
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Flight of Fancy
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Changing Loyalty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Nesting Grounds
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Diamond City
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion74 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion67 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion78 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion75 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion60 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
-24%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-20%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-22%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
1%synergy