Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
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MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Joined Researchers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buster Sword
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Accursed Marauder
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Plaguecrafter
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Entomb
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Cathar Commando
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Alive
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Diviner
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Demon's Disciple
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Executioner
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Gravecrawler
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Miner
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Bounty Agent
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Kami of False Hope
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Savior
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fated Clash
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Zephyr Boots
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Invitation
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
The Seriema
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ninja's Blades
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teval's Judgment
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Aura of Silence
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Wings
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Seal of Doom
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Team Avatar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Cathedral of War
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Blitzball
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Marsh Flats
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-33%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-31%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-32%synergy