Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Core

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Forum of Amity
4.3%inclusion3 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Abigale, Poet Laureate
4.2%inclusion3 decks71 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Accursed Marauder
61%inclusion269 decks444 decks
53%synergy
Key to the City
55%inclusion245 decks444 decks
52%synergy
Plaguecrafter
56%inclusion249 decks444 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion233 decks444 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion306 decks444 decks
49%synergy
Cathar Commando
54%inclusion240 decks444 decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
48%inclusion214 decks444 decks
45%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
45%inclusion200 decks444 decks
42%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
42%inclusion185 decks444 decks
40%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
41%inclusion184 decks444 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion281 decks444 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion220 decks444 decks
-15%synergy
Selfless Spirit
46%inclusion206 decks444 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion185 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Zack Fair
42%inclusion185 decks444 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion165 decks444 decks
35%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
37%inclusion163 decks444 decks
34%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
35%inclusion156 decks444 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion155 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion151 decks444 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion145 decks444 decks
21%synergy
Millikin
32%inclusion143 decks444 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion139 decks444 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
31%inclusion136 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
30%inclusion134 decks444 decks
24%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
28%inclusion125 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Savior
28%inclusion124 decks444 decks
25%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion124 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Merciless Executioner
28%inclusion124 decks444 decks
26%synergy
Demon's Disciple
28%inclusion123 decks444 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion107 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion103 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
23%inclusion101 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion90 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Diviner
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion77 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion75 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion69 decks444 decks
-15%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
15%inclusion68 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Bounty Agent
15%inclusion67 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion67 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
15%inclusion67 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion59 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Sublime Archangel
13%inclusion59 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion57 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion57 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion48 decks374 decks
4%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion55 decks444 decks
-22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
11%synergy
General's Enforcer
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
12%inclusion52 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion51 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Hecteyes
11%inclusion50 decks439 decks
11%synergy
Kami of False Hope
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Knight Exemplar
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion49 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion49 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion48 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Virus Beetle
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
10%inclusion46 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Burglar Rat
10%inclusion46 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
9.2%inclusion41 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
8.9%inclusion39 decks439 decks
7%synergy
Knight of Glory
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion114 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion102 decks439 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion100 decks444 decks
-18%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion99 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion88 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion75 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion67 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion55 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion51 decks444 decks
-12%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion49 decks439 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion45 decks444 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
-10%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion38 decks444 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Darkblast
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion22 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
30%inclusion133 decks444 decks
24%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion106 decks444 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion96 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion80 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion75 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion73 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion65 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion61 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Resentful Revelation
13%inclusion57 decks439 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion50 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.6%inclusion38 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.7%inclusion34 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
-11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Fated Clash
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion130 decks444 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
27%inclusion120 decks441 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion114 decks444 decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion112 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Zephyr Boots
24%inclusion106 decks444 decks
23%synergy
Wedding Invitation
21%inclusion94 decks444 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion89 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion87 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion83 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion81 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion76 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion76 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion73 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
15%inclusion67 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion65 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion62 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion58 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
12%inclusion55 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
11%inclusion49 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion49 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion48 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion48 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion48 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Lion Heart
10%inclusion45 decks440 decks
10%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
10%inclusion45 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Ninja's Blades
10%inclusion42 decks439 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.2%inclusion41 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion37 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
8.1%inclusion36 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion34 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Stone
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Valor
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion31 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.4%inclusion28 decks439 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.3%inclusion28 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.9%inclusion26 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.7%inclusion25 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Seal of Cleansing
34%inclusion151 decks444 decks
31%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
32%inclusion141 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Teval's Judgment
31%inclusion136 decks444 decks
29%synergy
Idolized
31%inclusion136 decks444 decks
29%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
30%inclusion132 decks444 decks
24%synergy
All That Glitters
26%inclusion117 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion107 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
23%inclusion104 decks444 decks
19%synergy
Seal of Doom
23%inclusion100 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21%inclusion92 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion86 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
18%inclusion79 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion78 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion75 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Forge Anew
16%inclusion73 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion66 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion64 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion64 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion55 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
12%inclusion55 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion53 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Feather of Flight
12%inclusion52 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion47 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion43 decks444 decks
-12%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.2%inclusion41 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
9.0%inclusion40 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
8.6%inclusion38 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
8.6%inclusion38 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Embrace
8.6%inclusion38 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Renewal
8.3%inclusion37 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.1%inclusion36 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Team Avatar
7.0%inclusion18 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Benediction
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Momentum Breaker
6.3%inclusion28 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion154 decks444 decks
-9%synergy
Cathedral of War
27%inclusion120 decks444 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion113 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion109 decks444 decks
-9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
24%inclusion104 decks439 decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
19%inclusion85 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
16%inclusion71 decks439 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion59 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion58 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
12%inclusion54 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion44 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion43 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
-8%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion36 decks444 decks
-15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.2%inclusion32 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion28 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion375 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion334 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Blitzball
52%inclusion228 decks437 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion208 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion203 decks444 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion196 decks444 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion159 decks444 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion73 decks444 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion33 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion437 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion437 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion372 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion298 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion236 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion235 decks444 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion197 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion189 decks444 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion189 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion174 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion167 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
37%inclusion164 decks444 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion140 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion133 decks444 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion129 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion124 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
27%inclusion122 decks444 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion116 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion113 decks444 decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion108 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion102 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion97 decks444 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion85 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion85 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion81 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion76 decks444 decks
-10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion74 decks444 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion72 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
15%inclusion47 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion66 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion64 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion61 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion57 decks444 decks
9%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
12%inclusion53 decks439 decks
10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.5%inclusion42 decks444 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion41 decks444 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.9%inclusion35 decks444 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion34 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion34 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion28 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion28 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion27 decks444 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
5.4%inclusion24 decks444 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
5.2%inclusion23 decks444 decks
4%synergy