Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Artifacts

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Erode
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
80%inclusion72 decks90 decks
75%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion77 decks90 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
70%inclusion63 decks90 decks
65%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
60%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion71 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
51%synergy
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion71 decks90 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Lion Sash
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Leonin Abunas
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Starnheim Courser
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Silent Arbiter
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Leonin Shikari
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Seeker
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Brass Squire
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Warhound
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Smith
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Gold Myr
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
39%synergy
Divine Reckoning
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-0%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
41%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
41%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Robe of Stars
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
-33%synergy
Haunted Cloak
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Celestial Armor
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Prowler's Helm
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Resurrection Orb
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
38%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-0%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Monumental Henge
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-0%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Karoo
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion83 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-3%synergy