Lord of the Nazgûl (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flow State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pensive Professor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
97%synergy
Call of the Ring
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Birthday Escape
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Ringsight
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Claim the Precious
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Opt
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Consider
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Preordain
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Ringwraiths
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Changeling Outcast
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Street Wraith
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Orvar, the All-Form
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Spellseeker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Saruman the White
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mockingbird
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Pongify
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Glorious Gale
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Peek
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hithlain Knots
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Rift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cut Down
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Dreadful as the Storm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mission Briefing
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cremate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Consign to Memory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Medicine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Press the Enemy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Raise the Palisade
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Serum Visions
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Unearth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Echoing Return
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Distant Melody
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Black Breath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Quasiduplicate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Crippling Fear
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Horses of the Bruinen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mockery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Duress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Treason of Isengard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
The Ozolith
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Glamdring
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cover of Darkness
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Conspiracy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Summoning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Barad-dûr
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Urborg
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Inherited Envelope
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Isle
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Darkslick Shores
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Grey Havens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy