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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lofty Dreams
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Barbed Bloodletter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Ethereal Armor
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Starnheim Courser
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Combat Research
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Drossclaw
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Winds of Rath
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Sage's Reverie
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Curiosity
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Chains of Custody
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Riddles
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Cranial Plating
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Killian, Ink Duelist
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Glyph Elemental
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Entity Tracker
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Doomwake Giant
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Mystic
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Nyxborn Unicorn
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hero of Iroas
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Armguard Familiar
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Indebted Spirit
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Impostors
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Fumble
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-46%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-25%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Contractual Safeguard
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Thraben Charm
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Charm
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-34%synergy
Reroute Systems
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Boon of Safety
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Wither and Bloom
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Refute
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Honor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mandibular Kite
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Gold Pan
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Phantom Blade
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Glimmer Lens
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Ancestral Blade
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Batterbone
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Barbed Spike
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Kemba's Banner
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Plate Armor
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Bonehoard
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Scytheclaw
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Flayer Husk
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Thief's Knife
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Armory of Iroas
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Glider Staff
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Ninja's Blades
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Leather Armor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sickleslicer
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Prying Blade
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Costume Closet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Skinwing
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Dancing Sword
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Coat
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Glasswing Grace
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Staggering Insight
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Hyena Umbra
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Dog Umbra
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Eel Umbra
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Rune of Flight
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Nerd Rage
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Twisted Embrace
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Curious Obsession
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Aqueous Form
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Faith Unbroken
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Rune of Mortality
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Flight of Fancy
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Righteous Authority
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Mortal Obstinacy
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Ordeal of Heliod
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Battle Mastery
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Saving Grace
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Forge Anew
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Astral Wingspan
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Cartouche of Solidarity
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Read
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Infiltrator's Magemark
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Stratus Walk
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Pit of Offerings
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Diamond City
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
-33%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-27%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion102 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion102 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion82 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-23%synergy
Obscura Storefront
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-26%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-30%synergy
Underground River
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-27%synergy