Squall, SeeD Mercenary (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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion94 decks121 decks
58%synergy
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
58%synergy
Key to the City
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
57%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
57%synergy
Plaguecrafter
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
51%synergy
Accursed Marauder
58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Bastion Protector
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
48%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Cathar Commando
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Zack Fair
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Idolized
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Millikin
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Demon's Disciple
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Savior
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Kami of False Hope
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-19%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Sublime Archangel
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
General's Enforcer
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-11%synergy
Dispatch
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Slash of Light
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Fight On!
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Resentful Revelation
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Victimize
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Evil Reawakened
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Zephyr Boots
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Wedding Invitation
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Lion Heart
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Ninja's Blades
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Lost Jitte
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-11%synergy
Vorpal Sword
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Haystack
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Teval's Judgment
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Mantle
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Aura of Silence
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Doom
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Feather of Flight
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Confinement
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Embrace
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Command Beacon
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Cathedral of War
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
18%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion102 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion97 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion121 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion121 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion104 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-5%synergy