The 10 best sword cards ever printed in Magic: The Gathering
Polygon has published a feature ranking the ten best sword cards in Magic: The Gathering history. The article highlights Equipment artifacts, a card type that has been part of the game since October 2003’s Mirrodin set. Since their introduction, Equipment cards have become a significant part of Magic’s design space, with over 500 equipment cards now in existence—more than 30 of which are specifically swords.
The ranking includes both original Magic cards and weapons from crossover sets, featuring cards from franchises and the “Universes Beyond” collaboration series that brings non-Magic intellectual properties into the game. The article was published in celebration of “Cool Sword Day,” presenting a curated look at which sword Equipment cards have proven most impactful or memorable throughout Magic’s 30-year history. The list appears to balance playability, design innovation, and flavor appeal across different eras of the card game.