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Lightning, Army of One
Price tag $10.93

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

#90 Current Rank
#92 Last Week
#282 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.

Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.62
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-2% Synergy $0.61
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
-3% Synergy $1.93
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $2.18
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
-9% Synergy $3.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+54% Synergy $3.05
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+46% Synergy $1.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+45% Synergy $1.06
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+43% Synergy $2.06
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+42% Synergy $8.93
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+40% Synergy $12.34
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+40% Synergy $1.84
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+40% Synergy $35.22
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+40% Synergy $4.70
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+39% Synergy $12.69

Top Cards

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

Full Throttle Full Throttle
+37% Synergy $1.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $5.28
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+31% Synergy $1.12
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+27% Synergy $1.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.54
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+21% Synergy $4.69
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+9% Synergy $25.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy $50.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $50.22
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $82.60
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $34.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $10.63

Creatures

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

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+34% Synergy $23.93
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+32% Synergy $1.26
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+30% Synergy $0.80
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+28% Synergy $28.81
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+28% Synergy $4.46
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+25% Synergy $3.56
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+21% Synergy $9.60
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+20% Synergy $0.59
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+19% Synergy $0.58
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+17% Synergy $14.54
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+15% Synergy $0.41
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+14% Synergy $0.32
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+14% Synergy $14.98
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+14% Synergy $29.69
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+14% Synergy $0.09
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+14% Synergy $0.38
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+13% Synergy $0.20
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+13% Synergy $5.94
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $6.98
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+12% Synergy $0.16
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+12% Synergy $0.65
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+11% Synergy $5.79
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
+11% Synergy $0.71
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+11% Synergy $0.08
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+10% Synergy $1.43
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+10% Synergy $21.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $45.59
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+9% Synergy $0.85
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $10.41
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+9% Synergy $1.10
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+9% Synergy $0.29
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+8% Synergy $0.46
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+8% Synergy $0.47
Port Razer Port Razer
+8% Synergy $0.38
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+7% Synergy $10.22
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+7% Synergy $0.22
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+7% Synergy $0.13
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+6% Synergy $8.07
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+6% Synergy $5.08
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+6% Synergy $1.86
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+6% Synergy $1.18
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.71
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+4% Synergy $2.72
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $30.32
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+4% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $2.46
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+3% Synergy $0.32
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+2% Synergy $1.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-15% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+25% Synergy $1.58
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+24% Synergy $1.07
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+22% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+20% Synergy $8.12
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+20% Synergy $1.70
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+15% Synergy $0.59
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+14% Synergy $0.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.38
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+10% Synergy $0.58
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+10% Synergy $8.46
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+9% Synergy $4.75
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+9% Synergy $0.10
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $17.03
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $4.99
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+8% Synergy $5.77
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+7% Synergy $4.91
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+7% Synergy $0.09
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+5% Synergy $0.58
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+5% Synergy $2.93
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+5% Synergy $2.54
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+4% Synergy $2.13
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+4% Synergy $1.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.50
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $4.94
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+3% Synergy $0.07
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.70
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.20
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $6.27
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.04
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
0% Synergy $0.63
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.08
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.70
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.24
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.34
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-6% Synergy $1.07
Dispatch Dispatch
-6% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.73

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+25% Synergy $9.03
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+23% Synergy $13.04
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $2.46
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+20% Synergy $1.07
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+16% Synergy $1.78
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+13% Synergy $3.56
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+13% Synergy $0.93
Boltwave Boltwave
+11% Synergy $2.26
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+9% Synergy $4.02
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.03
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+8% Synergy $5.41
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.29
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+7% Synergy $0.30
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $3.74
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.00
World at War World at War
+4% Synergy $6.13
Single Combat Single Combat
+3% Synergy $0.49
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.99
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
0% Synergy $0.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.38
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+31% Synergy $10.13
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $35.57
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+25% Synergy $1.24
Embercleave Embercleave
+21% Synergy $8.62
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+21% Synergy $1.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $18.49
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+19% Synergy $42.43
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+18% Synergy $15.92
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+16% Synergy $36.21
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $12.57
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.34
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+14% Synergy $1.76
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.11
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+14% Synergy $4.59
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+14% Synergy $1.98
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+14% Synergy $6.75
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.62
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $0.82
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.29
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+11% Synergy $0.27
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+10% Synergy $15.40
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $7.28
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+9% Synergy $0.43
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.24
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.46
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $4.42
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+8% Synergy $0.48
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+8% Synergy $0.60
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $3.60
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $3.92
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+7% Synergy $1.30
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $17.17
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $14.14
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $3.12
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.04
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.90
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.18
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $3.67
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.33
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+3% Synergy $0.09
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+3% Synergy $0.51
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+3% Synergy $0.11
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+3% Synergy $0.84
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+2% Synergy $8.64
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $7.52
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+2% Synergy $24.82
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.25
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+1% Synergy $8.88
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
-1% Synergy $0.18
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $34.22

Enchantments

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

Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+33% Synergy $19.45
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+28% Synergy $18.62
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+23% Synergy $4.57
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+12% Synergy $8.80
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+10% Synergy $0.05
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.42
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+8% Synergy $0.09
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $9.69
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.73
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $20.79
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $6.05
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+4% Synergy $2.26
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+4% Synergy $0.33
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+4% Synergy $1.66
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $0.74
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+3% Synergy $1.37
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $5.68
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $7.34
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+1% Synergy $0.19
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $3.36
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.11
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.34
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
0% Synergy $3.91
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-4% Synergy $2.22

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 $2.40

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.32
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+24% Synergy $0.18
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+20% Synergy $9.32
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+17% Synergy $0.21
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+12% Synergy $1.30
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.33
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.53
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $4.66
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.85
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.49
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
0% Synergy $0.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.35
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-5% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $18.81
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.34
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $1.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-8% Synergy $0.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+17% Synergy $9.15
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+15% Synergy $0.59
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+11% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy $5.31
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+8% Synergy $7.76
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+8% Synergy $0.09
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $26.74
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+7% Synergy $8.65
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+6% Synergy $0.43
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $11.51
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.29
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $5.70
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $14.50
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+4% Synergy $1.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.00
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+4% Synergy $0.10
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+3% Synergy $2.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.14
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.01
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.70
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.19
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.64
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.92
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.07
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
0% Synergy $0.11
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $326.19
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.04
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.81
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.58
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $24.05
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
0% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.17
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $23.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.82
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-2% Synergy $0.04
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.21
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-10% Synergy $0.18

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