Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive

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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion38 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Erode
3.4%inclusion3 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buster Sword
76%inclusion834 decks1.10K decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion864 decks1.13K decks
66%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion819 decks1.13K decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion768 decks1.13K decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion853 decks1.13K decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion786 decks1.13K decks
57%synergy
Genji Glove
64%inclusion676 decks1.05K decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion908 decks1.13K decks
56%synergy
Aggravated Assault
60%inclusion675 decks1.13K decks
54%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
72%inclusion809 decks1.13K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion886 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
75%inclusion841 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion730 decks1.13K decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion706 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion677 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion660 decks1.13K decks
52%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion646 decks1.13K decks
48%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion645 decks1.13K decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion644 decks1.13K decks
50%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion625 decks1.13K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion731 decks1.13K decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion727 decks1.13K decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion692 decks1.13K decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion687 decks1.13K decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion583 decks1.13K decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion573 decks1.13K decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion319 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion264 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion236 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion232 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion600 decks1.13K decks
35%synergy
Combat Celebrant
53%inclusion597 decks1.13K decks
43%synergy
Mother of Runes
52%inclusion583 decks1.13K decks
39%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
51%inclusion570 decks1.13K decks
45%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion543 decks1.13K decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion528 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion460 decks1.13K decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion447 decks1.13K decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
37%inclusion421 decks1.13K decks
30%synergy
Voice of Victory
36%inclusion410 decks1.13K decks
28%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
34%inclusion388 decks1.13K decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion386 decks1.13K decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
34%inclusion382 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion353 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion265 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion261 decks1.13K decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion254 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion250 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
22%inclusion249 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion215 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion206 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion202 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion201 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion200 decks1.13K decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion199 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion192 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion189 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion188 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion177 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion51 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion153 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion135 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion133 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion127 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion122 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion118 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion116 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion116 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion115 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.9%inclusion100 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Port Razer
8.8%inclusion99 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8.5%inclusion96 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.5%inclusion96 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.3%inclusion94 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
7.6%inclusion86 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
7.5%inclusion85 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
7.4%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
7.4%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
51%inclusion572 decks1.13K decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion523 decks1.13K decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion519 decks1.13K decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Palm
34%inclusion384 decks1.13K decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion275 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion271 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion271 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion269 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion252 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
21%inclusion220 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion225 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion200 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion197 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion188 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Helix
15%inclusion173 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion171 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion158 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion156 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion91 decks673 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion148 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion148 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion135 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion133 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion122 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion115 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
10%inclusion107 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion105 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion98 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.6%inclusion97 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
7.5%inclusion84 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
7.2%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion78 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.6%inclusion74 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.9%inclusion66 decks1.13K decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
5.8%inclusion65 decks1.13K decks
-8%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.6%inclusion63 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.2%inclusion25 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
42%inclusion472 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion461 decks1.13K decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion447 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion423 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion235 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion229 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion224 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion222 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion202 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion159 decks1.13K decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion138 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion123 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion115 decks1.13K decks
-2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.4%inclusion95 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.4%inclusion95 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion76 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion30 decks478 decks
3%synergy
World at War
5.9%inclusion66 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.13K decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion618 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion602 decks1.13K decks
47%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
53%inclusion593 decks1.13K decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion593 decks1.13K decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion570 decks1.13K decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion524 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion397 decks1.13K decks
28%synergy
Colossus Hammer
35%inclusion395 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion360 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
31%inclusion353 decks1.13K decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion306 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion302 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion259 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion230 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion223 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion211 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion199 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion205 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion201 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion187 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion183 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion182 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion163 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion150 decks1.13K decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion141 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion132 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion129 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion118 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion113 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion110 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion98 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.5%inclusion96 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.3%inclusion94 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.4%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.9%inclusion78 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.7%inclusion75 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.4%inclusion72 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.4%inclusion72 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.9%inclusion66 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.13K decks
-10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.1%inclusion57 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
51%inclusion574 decks1.13K decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion512 decks1.13K decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion413 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion322 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion315 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion137 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10%inclusion107 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.0%inclusion101 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion101 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Super State
7.5%inclusion65 decks870 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.5%inclusion73 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion72 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
6.2%inclusion70 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.0%inclusion67 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion63 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.5%inclusion62 decks1.13K decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion695 decks1.13K decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
56%inclusion636 decks1.13K decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion522 decks1.13K decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion461 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion448 decks1.13K decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion404 decks1.13K decks
23%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion211 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion200 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion163 decks1.13K decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion128 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion121 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion120 decks1.13K decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion113 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion113 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
9.2%inclusion104 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
8.7%inclusion98 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.2%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.2%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion72 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion1.07K decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion991 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion661 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion399 decks1.13K decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion345 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion314 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion271 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion245 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion175 decks1.13K decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion169 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion102 decks1.13K decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion93 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion1.06K decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion1.06K decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.06K decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion1.05K decks1.13K decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
87%inclusion980 decks1.13K decks
58%synergy
Spectator Seating
79%inclusion885 decks1.13K decks
39%synergy
Plateau
75%inclusion848 decks1.13K decks
63%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion739 decks1.13K decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion717 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
55%inclusion615 decks1.13K decks
31%synergy
Elegant Parlor
51%inclusion577 decks1.13K decks
32%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion535 decks1.13K decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion522 decks1.13K decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion514 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
42%inclusion470 decks1.13K decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion404 decks1.13K decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion387 decks1.13K decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion362 decks1.13K decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion343 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion320 decks1.13K decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion310 decks1.13K decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion296 decks1.13K decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion279 decks1.13K decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion275 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion261 decks1.13K decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion255 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion246 decks1.13K decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion245 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion229 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion224 decks1.13K decks
-24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion217 decks1.13K decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion202 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion119 decks782 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion148 decks1.13K decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion147 decks1.13K decks
-25%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion136 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion135 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion130 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion123 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion114 decks1.13K decks
-28%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion105 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
9.1%inclusion102 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion82 decks1.13K decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.2%inclusion81 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion80 decks1.13K decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.4%inclusion72 decks1.13K decks
1%synergy