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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fateful Tempest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Fast Forward
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Arena of Glory
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Genji Glove
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Mother of Runes
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Blade Historian
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Seifer Almasy
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Kratos, God of War
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Great Train Heist
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Take the Bait
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Helix
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Price of Progress
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Psychotic Fury
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Overpowering Attack
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
World at War
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Winnowing
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Skateboard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Fighter Class
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Elegant Parlor
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Summit
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
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