Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Core Extra Combats

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
Fateful Tempest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fast Forward
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Turtles Forever
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Combat Celebrant
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Full Throttle
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Blade Historian
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Lizard Blades
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Port Razer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Weapons Vendor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Firemane Commando
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Restoration Magic
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Palm
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Helix
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Great Train Heist
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Take the Bait
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Bulk Up
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Price of Progress
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Overpowering Attack
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Seize the Day
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
World at War
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Waves of Aggression
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Onward // Victory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Tome of Legends
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Grappling Hook
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Brass Knuckles
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Flaming Fist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Blood Mist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Light of Promise
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
City on Fire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Holy Mantle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Gryff's Boon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Minas Tirith
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
14%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Embereth
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
White Auracite
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Legion Leadership
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Triumph
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy