Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget Equipment

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
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MTGStocks
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Impractical Joke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fields of Strife
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Restoration Magic
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Zack Fair
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Bastion Protector
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Weapons Vendor
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
-21%synergy
Celestial Armor
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Full Throttle
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Freya Crescent
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Combat Celebrant
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Seifer Almasy
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Item Shopkeep
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Barret Wallace
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Blade Historian
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Balefire Liege
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Thunder Magic
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Haste Magic
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Helix
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Slash of Light
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Protection Magic
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Crush Contraband
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Judgment Bolt
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
You're Not Alone
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Light of Judgment
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Make Your Move
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Bathe in Light
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Response // Resurgence
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Suplex
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Request
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Choco-Comet
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Reinforcements
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
23%synergy
The Fire Crystal
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Pick
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur II
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Grappling Hook
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Fragments
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Plate Armor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Chainsaw
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Rising of the Day
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Flaming Fist
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Embrace
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Blood Mist
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Wings
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Pentarch Ward
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Draconic Destiny
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Flamekin Village
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
White Auracite
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Blitzball
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Crossroads Village
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Carnival
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy