Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain (Commander) - Core Auras

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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
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Foot Chopper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
85%inclusion63 decks74 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
70%synergy
Combat Research
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
69%synergy
Ethereal Armor
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
62%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
61%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
54%synergy
Sage's Reverie
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Nerd Rage
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Nettlecyst
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Winds of Rath
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Curiosity
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Staggering Insight
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Killian, Ink Duelist
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Starnheim Courser
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Entity Tracker
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Umbra Mystic
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
21%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Starfield Mystic
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Doomwake Giant
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Hero of Iroas
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Glyph Elemental
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Invisible Stalker
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Nyxborn Unicorn
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-24%synergy
Fumble
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Despark
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Refute
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Protection Magic
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Hindering Light
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Retether
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Biorganic Carapace
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Riddles
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Cranial Plating
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Phantom Blade
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Drossclaw
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Gods
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Glimmer Lens
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Mandibular Kite
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Barbed Spike
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Gold Pan
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Thief's Knife
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Batterbone
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Plate Armor
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Kemba's Banner
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Glasswing Grace
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Chains of Custody
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Hyena Umbra
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Twisted Embrace
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Timely Ward
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Eel Umbra
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Shielded by Faith
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Rune of Flight
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Faith Unbroken
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Dog Umbra
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Curious Obsession
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Battle Mastery
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Rune of Mortality
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Mortal Obstinacy
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Infiltrator's Magemark
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Curator's Ward
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Flight of Fancy
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Tempest Technique
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Umbra
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Nesting Grounds
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Diamond City
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-25%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-2%synergy