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Lightning, Army of One
Price tag $12.49

Legendary Creature — Human 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

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#16 Current Rank
#20 Last Week
#440 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
+49% Synergy $3.29
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+37% Synergy $40.28
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+31% Synergy $25.84
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+22% Synergy $0.38
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+16% Synergy $0.47

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 $0.77
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+46% Synergy $0.92
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+43% Synergy $2.37
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+42% Synergy $8.16
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+40% Synergy $8.80
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+39% Synergy $9.24
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+39% Synergy $4.69
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+38% Synergy $1.44
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+35% Synergy $1.90
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+34% Synergy $18.09

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
+32% Synergy $7.99
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+31% Synergy $1.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.38
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+25% Synergy $2.11
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+25% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $4.49
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+21% Synergy $4.71
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $1.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $26.47
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $44.64
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $64.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $33.24
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $44.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $27.84
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $8.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.35

Creatures

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

Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+31% Synergy $1.33
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+28% Synergy $22.92
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+28% Synergy $3.27
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $0.78
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $3.71
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+22% Synergy $7.64
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+18% Synergy $0.56
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+18% Synergy $14.99
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+15% Synergy $8.72
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+15% Synergy $0.99
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+14% Synergy $26.92
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+14% Synergy $0.16
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+14% Synergy $6.21
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $7.05
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+12% Synergy $0.37
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $39.90
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+11% Synergy $0.37
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
+11% Synergy $4.76
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+11% Synergy $3.21
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+11% Synergy $21.50
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+10% Synergy $0.17
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+10% Synergy $0.97
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+10% Synergy $4.92
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+10% Synergy $0.26
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+10% Synergy $0.07
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+10% Synergy $1.15
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $9.87
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+8% Synergy $5.26
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+8% Synergy $0.30
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+8% Synergy $0.27
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+7% Synergy $0.31
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+7% Synergy $0.43
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+7% Synergy $0.89
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+7% Synergy $0.14
Port Razer Port Razer
+7% Synergy $0.52
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+6% Synergy $1.26
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+6% Synergy $16.97
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.55
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+6% Synergy $9.00
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+5% Synergy $7.04
Anger Anger
+5% Synergy $1.55
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $2.37
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $29.47
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+3% Synergy $3.94
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+3% Synergy $0.23
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+2% Synergy $1.15
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+1% Synergy $2.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.77
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+23% Synergy $0.19
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+21% Synergy $1.44
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+20% Synergy $11.15
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+15% Synergy $0.59
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+14% Synergy $0.11
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+12% Synergy $7.43
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+11% Synergy $0.47
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+9% Synergy $14.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.38
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+9% Synergy $3.95
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+9% Synergy $5.95
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+9% Synergy $0.09
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+9% Synergy $5.11
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+7% Synergy $0.10
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+6% Synergy $4.38
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+5% Synergy $2.25
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+5% Synergy $2.08
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+5% Synergy $2.82
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+5% Synergy $3.04
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+5% Synergy $0.45
Twinferno Twinferno
+4% Synergy $0.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $1.00
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $10.81
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+3% Synergy $8.91
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.36
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.62
Seething Song Seething Song
+2% Synergy $6.34
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $0.85
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.46
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $5.51
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.13
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
0% Synergy $0.57
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.07
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.49
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.33
Dispatch Dispatch
-5% Synergy $0.85
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-6% Synergy $1.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.82

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 $6.83
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+23% Synergy $11.66
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+23% Synergy $2.66
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+21% Synergy $1.01
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+14% Synergy $2.15
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy $0.82
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+12% Synergy $4.25
Boltwave Boltwave
+12% Synergy $2.69
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+10% Synergy $3.43
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+8% Synergy $0.25
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $4.26
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.25
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+7% Synergy $4.48
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.09
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.22
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.20
World at War World at War
+4% Synergy $7.77
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.39
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.27
Single Combat Single Combat
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.77
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
0% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.25
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.36
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 $10.62
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $29.66
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+25% Synergy $1.48
Embercleave Embercleave
+22% Synergy $7.84
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+20% Synergy $37.80
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $15.98
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+19% Synergy $1.63
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $3.09
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+16% Synergy $33.77
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+15% Synergy $16.50
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $12.64
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $2.25
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+13% Synergy $7.21
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+12% Synergy $2.94
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $1.70
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+11% Synergy $2.43
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+11% Synergy $0.70
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.41
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+10% Synergy $0.27
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $7.35
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+9% Synergy $13.89
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $1.78
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+9% Synergy $6.70
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+8% Synergy $0.39
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $1.28
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+8% Synergy $0.55
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+7% Synergy $0.99
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $17.84
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $6.04
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+7% Synergy $2.54
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+6% Synergy $2.18
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.72
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $3.01
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $18.80
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $16.04
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $7.65
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.25
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.17
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $3.64
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $5.42
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $24.12
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+3% Synergy $0.37
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+3% Synergy $1.19
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+2% Synergy $10.98
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+2% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $8.32
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+2% Synergy $0.12
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
-1% Synergy $0.18
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $27.49

Enchantments

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+27% Synergy $24.87
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+21% Synergy $4.44
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+12% Synergy $0.06
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+10% Synergy $8.48
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $8.17
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+8% Synergy $0.13
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $24.99
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $18.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.04
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.71
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+4% Synergy $5.16
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+4% Synergy $0.56
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+4% Synergy $2.13
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $3.91
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+3% Synergy $1.36
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $5.50
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.11
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+2% Synergy $2.34
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $4.63
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $2.32
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.34
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
0% Synergy $0.18
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-5% Synergy $1.44

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 $2.18

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.37
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+23% Synergy $0.17
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+21% Synergy $10.84
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+15% Synergy $0.24
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.10
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.49
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $2.50
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.52
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.44
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
0% Synergy $0.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.23
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-4% Synergy $0.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.42
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-6% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $19.00
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $2.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.25
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-9% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+22% Synergy $6.01
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+15% Synergy $0.59
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+12% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+11% Synergy $4.95
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.41
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+10% Synergy $11.19
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+9% Synergy $17.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $23.79
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $11.46
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.01
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+7% Synergy $0.06
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.38
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+5% Synergy $0.42
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+5% Synergy $2.37
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $6.53
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $10.44
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+4% Synergy $2.94
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $1.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $5.09
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $1.00
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.60
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.19
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $11.77
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.46
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $8.98
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.30
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $338.02
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $21.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $11.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $23.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $11.94
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-1% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.68
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.13
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-7% Synergy $0.13
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-10% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.17

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