Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Dimension X
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
76%inclusion132 decks173 decks
69%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion148 decks177 decks
66%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion125 decks177 decks
62%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
66%inclusion116 decks177 decks
58%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion109 decks177 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
55%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
60%inclusion107 decks177 decks
54%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion105 decks177 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
60%inclusion107 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion108 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion138 decks177 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
76%inclusion135 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion128 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion117 decks177 decks
49%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion115 decks177 decks
47%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion108 decks177 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion100 decks177 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion99 decks177 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion97 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion96 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
47%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
51%inclusion90 decks177 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion86 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
41%inclusion73 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Combat Celebrant
37%inclusion65 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion65 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion65 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion49 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Blade Historian
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion89 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion69 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
37%inclusion66 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion56 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Helix
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Haste Magic
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Relentless Assault
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Boltwave
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
3%synergy
World at War
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion92 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion78 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
29%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
40%inclusion70 decks177 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion65 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
37%inclusion65 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion49 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Celestial Armor
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion78 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Super State
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
0%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion137 decks177 decks
46%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
53%inclusion93 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
50%inclusion88 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
1%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion164 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion147 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion97 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Blitzball
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion174 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion174 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion172 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
82%inclusion146 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion129 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion114 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion101 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion81 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion78 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion78 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion54 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion49 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-9%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-1%synergy