Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
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1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
73%inclusion106 decks145 decks
66%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61%inclusion89 decks147 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
60%inclusion88 decks147 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion101 decks147 decks
51%synergy
Buster Sword
59%inclusion87 decks147 decks
51%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
57%inclusion84 decks147 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion81 decks147 decks
48%synergy
Lizard Blades
53%inclusion78 decks147 decks
45%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion82 decks147 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion82 decks147 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
76%inclusion112 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion111 decks147 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion104 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion91 decks147 decks
44%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion83 decks147 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion81 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion79 decks147 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion79 decks147 decks
36%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion74 decks147 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion74 decks147 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion49 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion35 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion34 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
46%inclusion68 decks147 decks
41%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
44%inclusion64 decks147 decks
31%synergy
Combat Celebrant
43%inclusion63 decks147 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion61 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Blade Historian
40%inclusion59 decks147 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion59 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion58 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion53 decks147 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion52 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion47 decks147 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion47 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion44 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion37 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion36 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion35 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
-7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
47%inclusion69 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion54 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion49 decks147 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion46 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Helix
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion44 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion41 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion34 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
-16%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Thunder Magic
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Twinferno
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
-9%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
41%inclusion61 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion61 decks147 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
25%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
24%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion34 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion34 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
-5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion68 decks147 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion60 decks147 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion58 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion49 decks147 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion48 decks147 decks
18%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion47 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion44 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion43 decks147 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion40 decks147 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion33 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion22 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion67 decks147 decks
35%synergy
Aggravated Assault
45%inclusion66 decks147 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Super State
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion108 decks147 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion74 decks147 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion70 decks147 decks
30%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion58 decks147 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion44 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
-8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion134 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion117 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion69 decks147 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion54 decks147 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion145 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion145 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion139 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion113 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion99 decks147 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion96 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion81 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion78 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion73 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
49%inclusion72 decks147 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion65 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion63 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion59 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion55 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion54 decks147 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion45 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion44 decks147 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion40 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion35 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion34 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion33 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion32 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
-9%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
-6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
5%synergy