Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.9%inclusion3 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Hamato Guardian Stance
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
78%inclusion159 decks203 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion173 decks207 decks
66%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
72%inclusion149 decks207 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
72%inclusion148 decks206 decks
63%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion140 decks207 decks
57%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
58%inclusion121 decks207 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion131 decks207 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion141 decks207 decks
51%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
57%inclusion117 decks207 decks
50%synergy
Lizard Blades
57%inclusion118 decks207 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion165 decks207 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
77%inclusion160 decks207 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion158 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion133 decks207 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion124 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
58%inclusion121 decks207 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
57%inclusion119 decks207 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion118 decks207 decks
45%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion115 decks207 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion109 decks207 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion57 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion54 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion52 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion48 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion107 decks207 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion104 decks207 decks
38%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion92 decks207 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion83 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion81 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Combat Celebrant
39%inclusion81 decks207 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion81 decks207 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion80 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion79 decks207 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion77 decks207 decks
30%synergy
Blade Historian
37%inclusion76 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion72 decks207 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion67 decks207 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion66 decks207 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
31%inclusion65 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion63 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
28%inclusion58 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion58 decks207 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion54 decks207 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion52 decks204 decks
23%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
25%inclusion52 decks207 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion51 decks207 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion51 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion48 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion45 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
21%inclusion44 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion41 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
19%inclusion39 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion38 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion31 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.8%inclusion18 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
53%inclusion109 decks207 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Palm
41%inclusion85 decks207 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion80 decks203 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion74 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion67 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion67 decks207 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion66 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion60 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion58 decks207 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion50 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Helix
23%inclusion48 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion45 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion43 decks207 decks
-12%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion29 decks207 decks
-7%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Haste Magic
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Favor
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
47%inclusion98 decks207 decks
34%synergy
Full Throttle
40%inclusion83 decks207 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion73 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion60 decks207 decks
24%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
28%inclusion57 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion43 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion37 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion37 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion34 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion33 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
-7%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
-6%synergy
World at War
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion103 decks207 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion96 decks207 decks
18%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
43%inclusion89 decks207 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion85 decks207 decks
30%synergy
Colossus Hammer
41%inclusion84 decks207 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion76 decks207 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion73 decks207 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion71 decks207 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion66 decks207 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion66 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion60 decks204 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion59 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion55 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion52 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion51 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion50 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion49 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion47 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion42 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion42 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion40 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion38 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion38 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion32 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion31 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion27 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion27 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.4%inclusion13 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
43%inclusion90 decks207 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion83 decks207 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
City on Fire
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion159 decks207 decks
46%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion114 decks207 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
51%inclusion106 decks207 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion78 decks207 decks
28%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion46 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion43 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion39 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
1%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion192 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion176 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion113 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion83 decks207 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion41 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion37 decks207 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion204 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion204 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion203 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion164 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion151 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion144 decks207 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion128 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion118 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
53%inclusion109 decks207 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion100 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion92 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion86 decks207 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion82 decks207 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion74 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion71 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion65 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion60 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion58 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
27%inclusion56 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion51 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion50 decks207 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion43 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion42 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion33 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion31 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion22 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
-1%synergy