Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Extra Combats

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%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
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1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
80%inclusion131 decks163 decks
73%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
64%inclusion108 decks170 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion107 decks170 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
73%inclusion124 decks170 decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion117 decks170 decks
55%synergy
Buster Sword
61%inclusion103 decks169 decks
53%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
59%inclusion100 decks170 decks
52%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
57%inclusion97 decks170 decks
52%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion100 decks170 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion98 decks170 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion137 decks170 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
79%inclusion135 decks170 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion127 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion110 decks170 decks
47%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
61%inclusion103 decks170 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion100 decks170 decks
41%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion99 decks170 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion97 decks170 decks
0%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion96 decks170 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion92 decks170 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion53 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion43 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion40 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
49%inclusion83 decks170 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion78 decks170 decks
32%synergy
Blade Historian
45%inclusion77 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion77 decks170 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion76 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
42%inclusion72 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion71 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion66 decks170 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion57 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion53 decks170 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion53 decks170 decks
26%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
30%inclusion51 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion49 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion44 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion43 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion40 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion39 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion33 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Seifer Almasy
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Balefire Liege
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
-16%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Port Razer
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
44%inclusion75 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
42%inclusion72 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion61 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Great Train Heist
35%inclusion60 decks170 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion57 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion51 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion47 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
26%inclusion45 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Inventory Management
26%inclusion44 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Thunder Magic
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Psychotic Fury
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
-3%synergy
Haste Magic
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Twinferno
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
53%inclusion90 decks170 decks
41%synergy
Full Throttle
51%inclusion86 decks170 decks
45%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion74 decks170 decks
30%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion69 decks170 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion66 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
31%inclusion53 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Relentless Assault
29%inclusion49 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Overpowering Attack
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
23%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
6%synergy
World at War
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion90 decks170 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion79 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion69 decks170 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion66 decks170 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
39%inclusion66 decks170 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion61 decks170 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion58 decks170 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion54 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion47 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion43 decks170 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion43 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion36 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion23 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Dolmen Gate
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion91 decks170 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion88 decks170 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion56 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Super State
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion137 decks170 decks
49%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion94 decks170 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
55%inclusion93 decks170 decks
37%synergy
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion65 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion48 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion33 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
13%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion160 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion144 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion88 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion71 decks170 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion41 decks170 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion166 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion166 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion165 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
81%inclusion137 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion124 decks170 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion121 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion100 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion97 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion92 decks170 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
48%inclusion82 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion80 decks170 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
46%inclusion79 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion76 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
42%inclusion72 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion62 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
31%inclusion53 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion45 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion45 decks170 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion42 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion35 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion28 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
1%synergy