Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Voltron

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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Naktamun Lorespinner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Reaver Cleaver
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Genji Glove
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Aggravated Assault
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Helm of the Host
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Voice of Victory
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Smothering Tithe
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Gamble
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Mox Diamond
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Giver of Runes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Mother of Runes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Combat Celebrant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blade Historian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Armory Paladin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wear // Tear
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Comeuppance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Display of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Fated Clash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Waves of Aggression
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Impulse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Assault Strobe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snort
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sunforger
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Memory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Collar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Spellbinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Fighter Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Brave the Sands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Static Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Draconic Destiny
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, the Harbinger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Arena of Glory
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Sundown Pass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Plateau
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Glimmervoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy