Lightning, Army of One (Commander)

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
Turbulent Steppe
6.8%inclusion135 decks1.99K decks
-11%synergy
Erode
5.5%inclusion107 decks1.94K decks
-3%synergy
Pursue the Past
2.5%inclusion42 decks1.71K decks
-6%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.3%inclusion50 decks2.17K decks
-11%synergy
Fields of Strife
2.1%inclusion41 decks1.99K decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
66%inclusion7.55K decks11.4K decks
59%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
53%inclusion6.33K decks12K decks
47%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
62%inclusion7.49K decks12K decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
53%inclusion6.40K decks12K decks
43%synergy
Buster Sword
51%inclusion5.96K decks11.8K decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
50%inclusion5.96K decks12K decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
47%inclusion5.66K decks12K decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
47%inclusion5.62K decks12K decks
40%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
53%inclusion6.40K decks12K decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion5.45K decks12K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion8.38K decks12K decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion8.37K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion8.34K decks12K decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion7.06K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion6.23K decks12K decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion6.12K decks12K decks
22%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion5.93K decks12K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion5.17K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
43%inclusion5.14K decks12K decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
42%inclusion5.09K decks12K decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion2.93K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion2.73K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion2.60K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion2.54K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion2.01K decks12K decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion1.18K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion929 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion833 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
42%inclusion5.05K decks12K decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
42%inclusion5.05K decks12K decks
37%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
41%inclusion4.86K decks12K decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion4.82K decks12K decks
33%synergy
Blade Historian
37%inclusion4.48K decks12K decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
37%inclusion4.46K decks12K decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
37%inclusion4.38K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
34%inclusion4.10K decks12K decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion3.92K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion3.64K decks12K decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion3.47K decks12K decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion3.20K decks12K decks
22%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
27%inclusion3.19K decks12K decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion2.90K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion2.49K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion2.45K decks11.9K decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion2.45K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion2.28K decks12K decks
13%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion2.25K decks11.9K decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion2.17K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
18%inclusion2.16K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion2.16K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion2.04K decks11.5K decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion2.10K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion1.88K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
15%inclusion1.77K decks11.9K decks
13%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
14%inclusion1.74K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion1.71K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion1.65K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Weapons Vendor
14%inclusion1.59K decks11.6K decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion1.63K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion1.62K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion1.60K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion1.58K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion1.34K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion1.19K decks11.4K decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion1.24K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion413 decks4.07K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion1.20K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion1.16K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Port Razer
9.4%inclusion1.13K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
9.3%inclusion1.11K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
9.3%inclusion1.11K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
9.1%inclusion1.09K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.9%inclusion1.06K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.8%inclusion1.01K decks11.5K decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.5%inclusion1.02K decks11.9K decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.2%inclusion978 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Balefire Liege
8.1%inclusion976 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
7.9%inclusion947 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion4.18K decks11.5K decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3.97K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion3.84K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion3.68K decks12K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Helix
28%inclusion3.33K decks12K decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion3.31K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion3.09K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion3.07K decks12K decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion2.93K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion2.61K decks12K decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion2.24K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion2.10K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion1.77K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion1.74K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Thunder Magic
14%inclusion1.59K decks11.4K decks
13%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion1.46K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion1.39K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion1.27K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion1.22K decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion1.21K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Haste Magic
10%inclusion1.17K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion1.15K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.5%inclusion729 decks7.71K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion1.10K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
8.9%inclusion1.07K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion1.06K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Big Score
8.4%inclusion1.01K decks12K decks
-4%synergy
Price of Progress
7.6%inclusion908 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.6%inclusion907 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.5%inclusion902 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.1%inclusion851 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.7%inclusion804 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion770 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.9%inclusion704 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion634 decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion630 decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Slash of Light
5.3%inclusion607 decks11.6K decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
5.1%inclusion615 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.1%inclusion611 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
42%inclusion5.08K decks12K decks
37%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
39%inclusion4.66K decks12K decks
27%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion4.13K decks12K decks
21%synergy
Seize the Day
26%inclusion3.13K decks12K decks
21%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
25%inclusion3.01K decks12K decks
18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
21%inclusion2.55K decks12K decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion2.50K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion2.23K decks12K decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion1.98K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion1.76K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion1.67K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1.58K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion1.29K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion1.25K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion1.23K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion1.20K decks11.8K decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
9.1%inclusion1.09K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.0%inclusion1.07K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Suplex
7.5%inclusion889 decks11.8K decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.5%inclusion894 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.4%inclusion886 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
7.3%inclusion876 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.2%inclusion869 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion825 decks12K decks
-7%synergy
World at War
6.4%inclusion765 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.0%inclusion352 decks5.86K decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.2%inclusion619 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion4.93K decks12K decks
32%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion4.55K decks12K decks
29%synergy
Colossus Hammer
32%inclusion3.86K decks12K decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion3.78K decks12K decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion3.72K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion3.64K decks12K decks
20%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
29%inclusion3.48K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion3.21K decks12K decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion3.15K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
25%inclusion2.95K decks12K decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion2.93K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion2.73K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion2.64K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion2.61K decks12K decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion2.60K decks12K decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion2.58K decks12K decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion2.40K decks12K decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion2.21K decks11.6K decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion2.25K decks12K decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion2.15K decks11.7K decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion2.10K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion1.98K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion1.80K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion1.60K decks11.9K decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion1.59K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion1.51K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion1.42K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion1.41K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion1.37K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion1.25K decks12K decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion1.20K decks11.7K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion1.19K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion1.17K decks11.9K decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion1.16K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion1.15K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.5%inclusion1.14K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
8.9%inclusion1.01K decks11.4K decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.6%inclusion1.03K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.6%inclusion1.03K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
8.0%inclusion267 decks3.32K decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.0%inclusion844 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.0%inclusion834 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion777 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.2%inclusion740 decks11.9K decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.2%inclusion741 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.0%inclusion706 decks11.8K decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.8%inclusion701 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.7%inclusion686 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.5%inclusion655 decks11.9K decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.5%inclusion654 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
42%inclusion5.06K decks12K decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion4.52K decks12K decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
36%inclusion4.36K decks12K decks
31%synergy
Fighter Class
27%inclusion3.18K decks12K decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion1.83K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion1.60K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion1.48K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion1.42K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
12%inclusion1.40K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion1.35K decks12K decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion1.18K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
9.2%inclusion1.08K decks11.7K decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion994 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.0%inclusion965 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.0%inclusion954 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.7%inclusion923 decks12K decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
7.4%inclusion888 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.2%inclusion865 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Super State
7.0%inclusion681 decks9.68K decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.6%inclusion792 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.0%inclusion724 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion711 decks12K decks
1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.3%inclusion630 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.0%inclusion603 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion8.02K decks12K decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion5.12K decks12K decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion5.02K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion3.38K decks12K decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion2.13K decks12K decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion1.83K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion1.74K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion1.63K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1.30K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion1.27K decks12K decks
2%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1.27K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion1.22K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion1.18K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion1.11K decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion992 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion343 decks5.78K decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.1%inclusion610 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion603 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.0%inclusion602 decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion10.8K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion10.1K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion6.36K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion5.37K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion2.90K decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion1.88K decks12K decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion1.24K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion1.05K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion930 decks12K decks
-6%synergy
Blitzball
7.0%inclusion794 decks11.4K decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion11.8K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion11.8K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion10.6K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion8.84K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion7.44K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion6.52K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion6.09K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion5.59K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion5.22K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion5.20K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
37%inclusion4.39K decks12K decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion4.09K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion4K decks12K decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion3.84K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
30%inclusion3.60K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion3.52K decks12K decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion3.51K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
26%inclusion3.14K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion2.79K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion2.44K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion2.39K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion2.30K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion2.21K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
17%inclusion1.47K decks8.88K decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion1.91K decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1.58K decks12K decks
-6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
12%inclusion1.47K decks11.9K decks
9%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion1.47K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion1.45K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion1.24K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion1.20K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion1.20K decks12K decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion1.11K decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion1.10K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.0%inclusion1.07K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.5%inclusion905 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.6%inclusion791 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion770 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.2%inclusion744 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.2%inclusion738 decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.0%inclusion725 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
6.0%inclusion715 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.7%inclusion686 decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.5%inclusion657 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion618 decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.0%inclusion605 decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.0%inclusion575 decks11.4K decks
4%synergy