Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized Aggro

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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Quill-Blade Laureate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dimension X
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Aggravated Assault
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Combat Celebrant
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Blade Historian
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Port Razer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Seifer Almasy
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Palm
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Great Train Heist
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Helix
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Seize the Day
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Full Throttle
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Relentless Assault
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
World at War
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Waves of Aggression
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Split Up
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Assault Strobe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Boltwave
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Rip Apart
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Devil's Play
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Twin Blades
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Zephyr Boots
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Pain for All
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Great Furnace
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Elegant Parlor
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy