Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Joined Researchers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
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5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
79%inclusion92 decks117 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion93 decks117 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion80 decks117 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion79 decks117 decks
58%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
63%inclusion74 decks117 decks
58%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion72 decks117 decks
55%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion83 decks117 decks
55%synergy
Genji Glove
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion70 decks117 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
85%inclusion99 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion88 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
73%inclusion85 decks117 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion83 decks117 decks
28%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion82 decks117 decks
52%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion72 decks117 decks
50%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
61%inclusion71 decks117 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
61%inclusion71 decks117 decks
53%synergy
Mother of Runes
59%inclusion69 decks117 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion68 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
50%inclusion59 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion59 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
29%synergy
Blade Historian
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion39 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirster
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Zack Fair
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Firemane Commando
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion50 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Palm
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Restoration Magic
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Helix
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Waves of Aggression
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
58%inclusion68 decks117 decks
52%synergy
Mithril Coat
56%inclusion66 decks117 decks
46%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion65 decks117 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Colossus Hammer
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
23%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Dolmen Gate
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
51%synergy
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion61 decks117 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
0%synergy
City on Fire
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Super State
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Repercussion
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion77 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Arena of Glory
59%inclusion69 decks117 decks
49%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
11%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion106 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion102 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion74 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion115 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion115 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
97%inclusion113 decks117 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion109 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion103 decks117 decks
59%synergy
Plateau
85%inclusion100 decks117 decks
73%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion94 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion87 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion82 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
58%inclusion68 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
56%inclusion66 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion61 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion39 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion37 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
-20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
-20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-27%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-13%synergy