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Lightning, Army of One
Price tag $12.62

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#34 Current Rank
#51 Last Week
#372 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lightning, Army of One.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lightning, Army of One decks.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+51% Synergy $4.85
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+38% Synergy $36.85
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+32% Synergy $25.00
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+23% Synergy $1.17
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+17% Synergy $0.65

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lightning, Army of One's abilities and overall game plan.

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+47% Synergy $0.98
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+46% Synergy $0.99
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+43% Synergy $2.09
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+42% Synergy $9.42
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+40% Synergy $10.28
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+39% Synergy $10.52
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+39% Synergy $4.18
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+39% Synergy $1.70
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+36% Synergy $2.07
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+34% Synergy $18.73

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lightning, Army of One decks.

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $7.32
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+31% Synergy $1.16
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+26% Synergy $1.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.30
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+24% Synergy $1.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $4.45
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+21% Synergy $4.90
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $1.13
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+9% Synergy $26.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $46.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $67.99
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $28.27
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $7.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lightning, Army of One's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+32% Synergy $1.20
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+28% Synergy $24.93
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $0.87
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+27% Synergy $4.00
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $4.04
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+21% Synergy $6.79
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+19% Synergy $0.73
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+18% Synergy $14.83
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+15% Synergy $0.72
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+14% Synergy $11.88
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+14% Synergy $31.10
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+14% Synergy $0.17
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+13% Synergy $0.49
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+13% Synergy $6.58
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+12% Synergy $0.34
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+12% Synergy $0.23
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $6.86
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+11% Synergy $0.21
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+11% Synergy $2.14
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
+11% Synergy $1.93
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+11% Synergy $0.05
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $42.20
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+10% Synergy $1.18
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+10% Synergy $5.07
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+10% Synergy $21.28
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+10% Synergy $1.30
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+9% Synergy $0.37
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.32
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+8% Synergy $0.32
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+7% Synergy $0.81
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+7% Synergy $5.48
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+7% Synergy $0.40
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+7% Synergy $0.32
Port Razer Port Razer
+7% Synergy $0.54
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+7% Synergy $0.09
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+6% Synergy $14.00
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+6% Synergy $0.91
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+6% Synergy $4.05
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+5% Synergy $8.07
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.61
Anger Anger
+5% Synergy $1.61
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+4% Synergy $3.36
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $27.60
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+4% Synergy $0.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $2.78
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+3% Synergy $0.33
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+2% Synergy $1.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $3.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lightning, Army of One safe.

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+22% Synergy $0.15
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+21% Synergy $1.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+20% Synergy $11.91
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+15% Synergy $0.48
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+14% Synergy $0.08
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+11% Synergy $0.56
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+11% Synergy $8.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.31
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+9% Synergy $6.05
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+9% Synergy $0.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $16.24
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $4.20
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+8% Synergy $5.53
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+7% Synergy $0.06
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+6% Synergy $5.00
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+5% Synergy $1.98
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+5% Synergy $1.74
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+5% Synergy $3.23
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+5% Synergy $1.43
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+4% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $8.15
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+3% Synergy $0.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.35
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $0.63
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.62
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $5.39
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.68
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
0% Synergy $0.63
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.06
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.77
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.28
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-6% Synergy $1.20
Dispatch Dispatch
-6% Synergy $0.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lightning, Army of One's game plan and control the board.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+24% Synergy $8.35
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+23% Synergy $11.89
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $2.81
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+20% Synergy $1.09
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+15% Synergy $1.94
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy $0.82
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+12% Synergy $4.02
Boltwave Boltwave
+12% Synergy $1.99
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+9% Synergy $4.41
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+8% Synergy $0.31
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $4.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.32
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+7% Synergy $5.61
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.73
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.03
World at War World at War
+4% Synergy $7.38
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.43
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.28
Single Combat Single Combat
+3% Synergy $0.47
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.76
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
0% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.29
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+31% Synergy $9.77
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $33.77
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+25% Synergy $1.18
Embercleave Embercleave
+21% Synergy $7.95
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $1.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $17.15
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+19% Synergy $38.01
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+16% Synergy $17.44
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.11
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $12.75
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+15% Synergy $35.07
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $2.15
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+13% Synergy $4.85
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+13% Synergy $1.77
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+13% Synergy $7.86
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+12% Synergy $2.39
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $0.64
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $1.86
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.35
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $8.42
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+9% Synergy $14.36
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+9% Synergy $0.40
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.97
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $5.90
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+8% Synergy $0.71
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $2.31
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+7% Synergy $1.67
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.45
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+7% Synergy $1.41
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $4.33
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+6% Synergy $19.73
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $3.06
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $20.45
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.10
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $16.80
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.20
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $3.40
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $5.20
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.78
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+3% Synergy $0.12
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $24.71
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+3% Synergy $0.75
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+3% Synergy $1.32
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $8.42
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+2% Synergy $0.09
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.31
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+1% Synergy $10.68
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
-1% Synergy $0.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $31.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lightning, Army of One's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+27% Synergy $21.70
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+22% Synergy $4.36
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+11% Synergy $9.35
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+11% Synergy $0.07
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.47
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $8.53
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+8% Synergy $0.11
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $26.40
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $21.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $3.99
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.55
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+4% Synergy $3.14
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+4% Synergy $0.49
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+4% Synergy $1.95
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $4.32
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+3% Synergy $1.46
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $5.62
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+1% Synergy $0.18
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $2.36
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.13
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.40
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
0% Synergy $4.49
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-5% Synergy $1.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lightning, Army of One to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+4% Synergy $2.66

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.27
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+23% Synergy $0.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+20% Synergy $11.65
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+16% Synergy $0.22
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.97
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.08
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.65
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $2.28
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.73
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.47
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
0% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.98
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.46
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-5% Synergy $0.98

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $19.51
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $0.96
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-9% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lightning, Army of One decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+20% Synergy $7.38
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+15% Synergy $0.48
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+10% Synergy $4.49
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+8% Synergy $8.57
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $24.53
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+8% Synergy $11.24
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+8% Synergy $0.08
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.36
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $11.54
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.06
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+5% Synergy $0.42
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $6.72
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $25.27
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+4% Synergy $1.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.03
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+3% Synergy $2.79
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.25
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.68
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.04
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
0% Synergy $0.15
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $328.61
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.68
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $22.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $24.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $14.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.44
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-7% Synergy $0.34
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-10% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.11

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