Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Super Shredder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Buried Alive
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Shadowspear
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Bastion Protector
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Buster Sword
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Idolized
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Plaguecrafter
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Accursed Marauder
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Selfless Spirit
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Cathar Commando
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Voice of Victory
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Demon's Disciple
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Diviner
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Moonshadow
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Executioner
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Miner
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Overkill
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Riot Control
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
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6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cataclysm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Resentful Revelation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Diresight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Fated Clash
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Colossus Hammer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lion Heart
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Zephyr Boots
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Spirit Mantle
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Brilliant Wings
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Seal of Doom
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Renewal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Command Beacon
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Cathedral of War
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Blitzball
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Silent Clearing
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy