Commander Intelligence
Lightning, Army of One - Synergies
Support packages and cards that fit this commander's plan.
Synergy Summary
Support packages to check
Lightning, Army of One has 154 connected cards across Connection enablers, Double strike / damage multiplication, Equipment / Voltron scaling support packages. Start with the role on each card, then use the support package to decide whether it fits the commander plan.
Support Package Map
Cards that fit this commander
Cards are grouped from existing roles, support-package notes, and attached market context. These are cards to check, not a full decklist.
Connection enablers17 cards
Connection cards matter only if they help Lightning personally deal combat damage. Check exact versions before turning broad evasion cards into a Lightning signal.
Nonbasic-land evasionTrailblazer's BootsFIC versionView card ->
Unblockable EquipmentWhispersilk CloakDST versionView card ->
Evasion EquipmentProwler's HelmTHS versionView card ->
Protection and evasion EquipmentBrotherhood RegaliaACR versionView card ->
Trample and lifelink EquipmentShadowspearTHB versionView card ->
Creature evasion AuraSpirit MantleSOC versionView card ->
Evasion and card draw AuraUnquestioned AuthorityCNS versionView card ->Flying AuraGryff's BoonConnection enablersView card ->
Unblockable enablerKey to the CityC21 versionView card ->
Evasion landAccess TunnelOTC versionView card ->
Unblockable landRogue's PassageLCC versionView card ->
Legendary combat landShinka, the Bloodsoaked KeepPLST versionView card ->
Protection and pseudo-evasionSkrelv, Defector MiteONE versionView card ->
Protection creatureMother of RunesDDO versionView card ->
Protection creatureGiver of RunesPLST versionView card ->
One-shot protectionApostle's BlessingMM2 versionView card ->
Protection modal landSejiri ShelterZNR versionView card ->Double strike / damage multiplication17 cards
Double strike and damage-doubling effects need rules checks. First-strike combat damage can establish Stagger before normal combat damage.
Repeatable double strikeDuelist's HeritageMKC versionView card ->
Double strike EquipmentFireshriekerNEC versionView card ->
Flash double strike EquipmentEmbercleavePLST versionView card ->
Damage doubler EquipmentInquisitor's FlailISD versionView card ->
Double-power Equipment or trickTwo-Handed AxeCLB versionView card ->
Double strike Equipment creatureLizard BladesNEO versionView card ->
Soulbond double strikeSilverblade PaladinC14 versionView card ->
Equipment double strike payoffReyav, Master SmithMUL versionView card ->
Double strike trickTemur Battle RagePLST versionView card ->
Power-doubling trickUnleash FurySCD versionView card ->Double strike or copy modeTwinfernoDouble strike / damage multiplicationView card ->
Double strike, damage, or protectionBoros CharmA25 versionView card ->
Damage-doubling enchantmentUncivil UnrestMOC versionView card ->
Team double strike and lifelinkTrue ConvictionSCD versionView card ->
Damage amplifierGisela, Blade of GoldnightMKC versionView card ->
Triple-damage enchantmentFiery EmancipationMAR versionView card ->
Convoke triple-damage enchantmentCity on FireMOM versionView card ->Equipment / Voltron scaling18 cards
Equipment has many reprints, premium versions, and Commander demand outside Lightning. Check exact printing, finish, seller count, and current listings.
Premium Equipment watchMjölnir, Hammer of ThorMSH versionView card ->
Final Fantasy Equipment watchBuster SwordFIN versionView card ->
Legendary power boostBlackblade ReforgedDMC versionView card ->
Combat damage EquipmentSword of Fire and Ice2XM versionView card ->
Combat damage EquipmentSword of Feast and FamineACR versionView card ->
Protection and value EquipmentSword of Hearth and HomeMH2 versionView card ->
Card flow EquipmentSword of Forge and FrontierONE versionView card ->
Attack ramp EquipmentSword of the AnimistMSC versionView card ->
Living Weapon ramp EquipmentBitterthorn, Nissa's AnimusSOC versionView card ->
Auto-attach and indestructible EquipmentHammer of NazahnMSC versionView card ->
Flash indestructible EquipmentMithril CoatLTR versionView card ->
Legendary protection EquipmentChampion's HelmPIP versionView card ->
Commander protection EquipmentCommander's PlateCMR versionView card ->
Artifact-count scaling EquipmentNettlecystMH2 versionView card ->
Artifact-count burst EquipmentCranial Plating40K versionView card ->
Equipment tutor engineSunforgerCMR versionView card ->
Top-end removal EquipmentArgentum ArmorC17 versionView card ->
Large power EquipmentColossus HammerM20 versionView card ->Protection / resilience15 cards
Protection spells are broad Commander staples. Separate Lightning-specific attention from wider white and red Commander demand.
Haste and protection EquipmentLightning GreavesDRC versionView card ->
Haste and protection EquipmentSwiftfoot BootsC14 versionView card ->
Phase-out EquipmentRobe of StarsAFC versionView card ->
Cheap protectionBlacksmith's SkillMH2 versionView card ->
Budget protectionLoran's EscapeBRO versionView card ->
Free board protectionFlawless ManeuverONC versionView card ->
Convoke protectionClever ConcealmentMSC versionView card ->
Board protectionTeferi's Protection2X2 versionView card ->
Free commander protectionDeflecting SwatC20 versionView card ->
One-mana protectionRebuff the WickedPLC versionView card ->
Player and permanent protectionSurge of SalvationPLST versionView card ->
Blink protectionEphemeratePLST versionView card ->
Recovery spellSevinne's ReclamationSOC versionView card ->
Death recovery AuraGift of ImmortalitySOC versionView card ->
Finisher and protection spellAkroma's WillM3C versionView card ->Extra combats16 cards
Extra-combat cards can be old and version-sensitive. Check exact printing and marketplace agreement before trusting one price.
Repeatable extra combatAggravated AssaultE02 versionView card ->
Creature-based extra combatAurelia, the Warleader2X2 versionView card ->
Attack-step pressureKarlach, Fury of AvernusCLB versionView card ->
Exert extra combatCombat CelebrantLTC versionView card ->
Combat-damage extra combatPort RazerCMR versionView card ->
Landfall extra combatMoraug, Fury of AkoumZNR versionView card ->
Extra combat spellRelentless AssaultVIS versionView card ->
One-creature extra combatSeize the DayUMA versionView card ->
Rebound extra combatWorld at WarPLST versionView card ->
Retrace extra combatWaves of AggressionPZA versionView card ->
Budget extra combatResponse // ResurgenceGRN versionView card ->
Modal extra combatGreat Train HeistOTJ versionView card ->
Equipment extra combatHexplate WallbreakerONC versionView card ->
Aura extra combat engineBreath of FuryRAV versionView card ->
Samurai-style extra combatRaiyuu, Storm's EdgeNEO versionView card ->
Modified extra combatAkki Battle SquadNEC versionView card ->Direct damage / removal17 cards
Burn is inefficient without Stagger. Check whether the card is broad removal, a finisher, or actual Lightning adoption.
Efficient burnLightning Bolt4ED versionView card ->
Damage and life gainLightning HelixPLST versionView card ->
Larger damage and life gainWarleader's HelixF14 versionView card ->
Scalable instant burnComet StormC20 versionView card ->
Scalable finisherCrackle with PowerSTX versionView card ->
Surge burnFall of the TitansPLST versionView card ->
Board and player damage finisherChandra's IgnitionM3C versionView card ->Creature-power damageSoul's FireDirect damage / removalView card ->
Fling modal landKazuul's FuryZNR versionView card ->
Sacrifice damageFlingPCA versionView card ->
Creature sweeperChain ReactionC21 versionView card ->
Mass damage sweeperBlasphemous ActDSC versionView card ->
Huge damage sweeperStar of ExtinctionCMM versionView card ->
Indestructible damage redirectorBrash TaunterM21 versionView card ->
Damage redirectorStuffy DollTSP versionView card ->
Damage reflection creatureIll-Tempered LonerVOW versionView card ->
Damage reflection enchantmentRepercussionWOT versionView card ->Reflected / redirected damage13 cards
Reflection cards are rules-sensitive and often narrow. Verify source attribution, prevention, and timing before calling a line verified.
Damage reflection creatureBoros ReckonerGK1 versionView card ->
Damage reflection creatureTruefire CaptainGRN versionView card ->
Damage reflection creatureMogg ManiacPLST versionView card ->
Damage reflection creatureSpitemareDDH versionView card ->Table damage reflectorCoalhauler SwineReflected / redirected damageView card ->
Damage redirectionGideon's SacrificeMKC versionView card ->
Damage redirection AuraPariahUSG versionView card ->
Damage redirection EquipmentPariah's ShieldRVR versionView card ->
Damage chain instantArcbondFRF versionView card ->
Damage prevention and reflectionComeuppanceMKC versionView card ->
Damage prevention and redirectDeflecting PalmKTK versionView card ->Damage loop AuraGuilty ConscienceReflected / redirected damageView card ->
Damage reflection EquipmentBlazing SunsteelCMR versionView card ->Goad / table pressure13 cards
Goad can make the table use the damage-doubling window, but it can also create political backlash.
Mass goadDisrupt DecorumAFC versionView card ->
Goad and double strikeSpectacular ShowdownMKC versionView card ->
Mass goad spellTaunt from the RampartLTC versionView card ->
Equipment goadBloodthirsty BladeC21 versionView card ->
Goad AuraMartial ImpetusC21 versionView card ->
Repeatable goad DragonVengeful AncestorAFC versionView card ->
Goad and attack payoffThe Sound of DrumsWHO versionView card ->
Goad support creatureBothersome QuasitCLB versionView card ->
Power-based goadBaeloth Barrityl, EntertainerCLB versionView card ->
Attack incentiveFrontier WarmongerC20 versionView card ->
Goad and Treasure AuraShiny ImpetusLTC versionView card ->
Forced combat pressureHot PursuitMKC versionView card ->
Counter and goad pressureAgitator AntMKC versionView card ->Combat card advantage15 cards
Draw and Treasure support can be broad Boros demand. Check whether the card is showing up in Lightning lists before crediting the commander.
Combat damage drawMask of Memory40K versionView card ->
Commander attack drawTome of LegendsMKC versionView card ->
Treasure EquipmentThe Reaver CleaverM3C versionView card ->
Combat damage draw EquipmentRogue's GlovesJMP versionView card ->
Block-punish draw EquipmentInfiltration LensSOM versionView card ->
Equipment draw and free equipPuresteel PaladinAFC versionView card ->
Equipment card drawSram, Senior EdificerNEC versionView card ->
Equipment draw and protectionAkiri, Fearless VoyagerZNR versionView card ->
Aura and Equipment draw commanderWyleth, Soul of SteelCMR versionView card ->
White card-tax drawEsper SentinelMH2 versionView card ->
Broad white drawTrouble in PairsMKC versionView card ->
White search-punish drawArchivist of OghmaCLB versionView card ->
Combat Treasure and impulse drawProfessional Face-BreakerSNC versionView card ->
Combat impulse/goad payoffGrenzo, Havoc RaiserOTC versionView card ->
Attacker draw enchantmentChivalric AllianceMOC versionView card ->Equipment tutors / efficiency13 cards
Tutor and free-equip cards are shared across Equipment decks. Compare exact versions and current supply before reading price moves.
Equipment tutorStoneforge Mystic2XM versionView card ->
Equipment tutorSteelshaper's Gift5DN versionView card ->
Aura or Equipment tutorOpen the ArmorySOI versionView card ->
Equipment tutor and cost reducerFighter ClassAFR versionView card ->
Repeatable Equipment tutorStonehewer Giant2XM versionView card ->
Renown Equipment tutorRelic SeekerCMR versionView card ->
Equip timing and cost supportForge AnewLTR versionView card ->
Flash and free attach supportSigarda's AidEMN versionView card ->
Free attach supportArdenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistCMR versionView card ->
Repeatable attach creatureBrass SquireCMR versionView card ->
Equipment finder and cost reducerAstor, Bearer of BladesDMU versionView card ->
Cost reducerDanitha Capashen, ParagonWOC versionView card ->Attach and double strike supportHalvar, God of BattleEquipment tutors / efficiencyView card ->