Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget

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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Joined Researchers
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Eager Glyphmage
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Erode
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
79%inclusion296 decks375 decks
67%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion265 decks375 decks
66%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
68%inclusion256 decks375 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
67%inclusion251 decks375 decks
62%synergy
Thran Power Suit
66%inclusion249 decks375 decks
62%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
62%inclusion234 decks375 decks
61%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
63%inclusion236 decks375 decks
61%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion243 decks375 decks
59%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion260 decks375 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion275 decks375 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion250 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Haunted Cloak
62%inclusion233 decks375 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion232 decks375 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
61%inclusion227 decks375 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
59%inclusion223 decks375 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
59%inclusion222 decks375 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion216 decks375 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion207 decks375 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion206 decks375 decks
-12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
54%inclusion202 decks375 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Starnheim Courser
53%inclusion200 decks375 decks
49%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
41%inclusion152 decks375 decks
39%synergy
Relic Seeker
39%inclusion148 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
36%inclusion134 decks375 decks
33%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
35%inclusion131 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion128 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Abunas
33%inclusion124 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion123 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
32%inclusion120 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
32%inclusion120 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
32%inclusion119 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion96 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion94 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion94 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion91 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
23%inclusion66 decks281 decks
21%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
23%inclusion86 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
21%inclusion80 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Burnished Hart
21%inclusion78 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion42 decks227 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Warhound
18%inclusion67 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
17%inclusion64 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
17%inclusion64 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion36 decks224 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion57 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion48 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
12%inclusion46 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
11%inclusion41 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
-4%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Selfless Savior
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Smith
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Elder
7.5%inclusion28 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Militant Inquisitor
6.7%inclusion25 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
-17%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
46%inclusion174 decks375 decks
39%synergy
Loran's Escape
44%inclusion165 decks375 decks
36%synergy
Disenchant
44%inclusion165 decks375 decks
28%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
42%inclusion158 decks375 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion149 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion97 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Valorous Stance
25%inclusion93 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion89 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Gods Willing
21%inclusion78 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Dawn Charm
16%inclusion61 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
15%inclusion57 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Shelter
14%inclusion54 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion53 decks375 decks
-9%synergy
Condemn
13%inclusion50 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
11%inclusion42 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Brave the Elements
11%inclusion41 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion39 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Resistance Reunited
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion34 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Bovine Intervention
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
52%inclusion196 decks375 decks
39%synergy
Single Combat
52%inclusion194 decks375 decks
46%synergy
Slash the Ranks
37%inclusion140 decks375 decks
35%synergy
Divine Reckoning
34%inclusion126 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion107 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Cut a Deal
24%inclusion90 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion77 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
19%inclusion71 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion61 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Ravnica at War
15%inclusion56 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion51 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion42 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Estates
9.1%inclusion34 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Redress Fate
8.6%inclusion29 decks338 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.5%inclusion28 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
-5%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
52%inclusion195 decks375 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
49%inclusion185 decks375 decks
48%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
49%inclusion182 decks375 decks
46%synergy
Argentum Armor
48%inclusion180 decks375 decks
45%synergy
Celestial Armor
46%inclusion148 decks319 decks
43%synergy
Prowler's Helm
38%inclusion141 decks375 decks
37%synergy
Greataxe
37%inclusion138 decks375 decks
37%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion127 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Plate Armor
33%inclusion124 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion118 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Short Bow
31%inclusion112 decks361 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion116 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Explorer's Scope
31%inclusion115 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Forebear's Blade
28%inclusion106 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion105 decks375 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
28%inclusion105 decks375 decks
24%synergy
Goldvein Pick
28%inclusion105 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
27%inclusion101 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Strata Scythe
26%inclusion98 decks375 decks
25%synergy
Batterbone
24%inclusion89 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
22%inclusion83 decks375 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion82 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Zephyr Boots
20%inclusion74 decks375 decks
19%synergy
O-Naginata
18%inclusion69 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion41 decks227 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion63 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Ring of Thune
17%inclusion63 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion63 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
15%inclusion58 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion53 decks375 decks
-14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
14%inclusion52 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Barrow-Blade
14%inclusion51 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion42 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Team Pennant
13%inclusion49 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Kor Halberd
13%inclusion48 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Brawler's Plate
12%inclusion45 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
11%inclusion41 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
-9%synergy
Angelic Armaments
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Infiltration Lens
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Mandibular Kite
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Assault Suit
8.8%inclusion33 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Prying Blade
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
50%inclusion189 decks375 decks
39%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion123 decks375 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion81 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Armored Ascension
15%inclusion56 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Chains of Custody
11%inclusion42 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion39 decks375 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
-15%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Banishing Light
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
2%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
14%inclusion54 decks375 decks
13%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion247 decks375 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion173 decks375 decks
37%synergy
Monumental Henge
27%inclusion103 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion62 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion41 decks375 decks
2%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
-27%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion25 decks375 decks
-17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion287 decks375 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion224 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion196 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Marble Diamond
47%inclusion177 decks375 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion75 decks375 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion50 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion50 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion34 decks375 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion375 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion149 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
7.5%inclusion28 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
3%synergy