Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Dimension X
3.6%inclusion9 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
3.3%inclusion11 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Pursue the Past
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
47%inclusion520 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion553 decks1.13K decks
38%synergy
Thunder Magic
38%inclusion413 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Restoration Magic
46%inclusion510 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Weapons Vendor
37%inclusion411 decks1.11K decks
35%synergy
Zack Fair
37%inclusion411 decks1.12K decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion441 decks1.13K decks
32%synergy
Haste Magic
33%inclusion367 decks1.11K decks
31%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
37%inclusion421 decks1.13K decks
31%synergy
Freya Crescent
36%inclusion401 decks1.12K decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion630 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion483 decks1.13K decks
-23%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion431 decks1.13K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion411 decks1.13K decks
-20%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
36%inclusion406 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
35%inclusion391 decks1.13K decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion389 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion373 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion363 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion361 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion351 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion317 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion310 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
28%inclusion310 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion297 decks1.10K decks
24%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
26%inclusion287 decks1.12K decks
24%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
24%inclusion267 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
24%inclusion273 decks1.13K decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion267 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
23%inclusion252 decks1.11K decks
20%synergy
Seifer Almasy
22%inclusion244 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion246 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Item Shopkeep
22%inclusion244 decks1.12K decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion230 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion219 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion212 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
18%inclusion198 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
17%inclusion189 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
16%inclusion175 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
15%inclusion169 decks1.11K decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion169 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion162 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion155 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion154 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion142 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
12%inclusion138 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Blade Historian
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion129 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
11%inclusion44 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
11%inclusion123 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion121 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
10%inclusion111 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion113 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion113 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion109 decks1.13K decks
-3%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
10%inclusion108 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
10%inclusion107 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
9.5%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
9.0%inclusion99 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.9%inclusion100 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.7%inclusion98 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.0%inclusion90 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Sabotender
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Anger
7.6%inclusion86 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
7.2%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
7.0%inclusion79 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
7.0%inclusion79 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
7.0%inclusion78 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion294 decks1.13K decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion279 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion249 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Slash of Light
21%inclusion235 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion235 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Strike
19%inclusion209 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion186 decks1.13K decks
-16%synergy
Fire Magic
16%inclusion178 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
You're Not Alone
15%inclusion168 decks1.11K decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion165 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion145 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
12%inclusion140 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Battle Menu
12%inclusion132 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Judgment Bolt
10%inclusion117 decks1.12K decks
10%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion115 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion115 decks1.13K decks
-10%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion113 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
10%inclusion112 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
10%inclusion107 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.4%inclusion106 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion102 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Self-Destruct
9.0%inclusion101 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Burst Lightning
8.9%inclusion100 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.6%inclusion97 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Light of Judgment
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion72 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.2%inclusion70 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion64 decks1.13K decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion63 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Twinferno
5.5%inclusion62 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.5%inclusion62 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
26%inclusion292 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion290 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Suplex
25%inclusion284 decks1.12K decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion247 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion208 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion190 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Response // Resurgence
17%inclusion188 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion176 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion173 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
15%inclusion168 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion151 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion133 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion117 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Request
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion107 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.3%inclusion104 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion103 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.8%inclusion99 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
8.5%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion93 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.5%inclusion85 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Choco-Comet
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion75 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion75 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.6%inclusion74 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.2%inclusion70 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.9%inclusion66 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.11K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion62 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.2%inclusion59 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
29%inclusion330 decks1.13K decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion310 decks1.13K decks
22%synergy
Samurai's Katana
25%inclusion283 decks1.12K decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion254 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion250 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion247 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
21%inclusion233 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion232 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
20%inclusion228 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
Paladin's Arms
20%inclusion226 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion218 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
19%inclusion217 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion203 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion198 decks1.11K decks
13%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion186 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion185 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion181 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion166 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion163 decks1.11K decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion164 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion153 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Lion Heart
13%inclusion147 decks1.11K decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion145 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion141 decks1.11K decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion143 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
12%inclusion139 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion136 decks1.11K decks
9%synergy
Coral Sword
12%inclusion136 decks1.11K decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
12%inclusion136 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion134 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion132 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
12%inclusion130 decks1.13K decks
-3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion123 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion115 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion109 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
10%inclusion108 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion108 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
9.2%inclusion103 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion97 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.2%inclusion92 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
World Map
8.0%inclusion89 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
8.0%inclusion90 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Brass Knuckles
7.7%inclusion87 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.7%inclusion87 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
7.4%inclusion82 decks1.11K decks
-1%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.7%inclusion75 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Twin Blades
6.1%inclusion32 decks528 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
5.2%inclusion59 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
29%inclusion319 decks1.11K decks
28%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion240 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion185 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion175 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion129 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion123 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion109 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion109 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
10%inclusion109 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Forge Anew
8.8%inclusion99 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.6%inclusion97 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Feather of Flight
7.0%inclusion79 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.7%inclusion76 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Blood Mist
6.6%inclusion74 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.2%inclusion70 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Pain for All
6.2%inclusion54 decks876 decks
4%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
-3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.0%inclusion67 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.0%inclusion67 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.7%inclusion64 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.6%inclusion63 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Redemption Arc
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion587 decks1.13K decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
34%inclusion380 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion357 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion187 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion165 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion121 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion109 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.3%inclusion103 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.0%inclusion79 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion71 decks1.13K decks
-13%synergy
Needle Spires
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.7%inclusion64 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion63 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.11K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion875 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion807 decks1.13K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion453 decks1.13K decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion428 decks1.13K decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion283 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
23%inclusion250 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion213 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion211 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion177 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion87 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion79 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.2%inclusion70 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion1.12K decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion1.12K decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion818 decks1.13K decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion640 decks1.13K decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion558 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion507 decks1.13K decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion455 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion441 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion416 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion402 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
35%inclusion395 decks1.12K decks
32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion348 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion324 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion316 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion311 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion279 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
18%inclusion204 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion193 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion186 decks1.13K decks
-3%synergy
Crossroads Village
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion173 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
11%inclusion128 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Capital City
10%inclusion107 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion103 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.4%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
7.0%inclusion37 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
6.8%inclusion77 decks1.13K decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
6.4%inclusion72 decks1.13K decks
-40%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.8%inclusion65 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.5%inclusion48 decks876 decks
-13%synergy