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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Emeritus of Truce
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Eager Glyphmage
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Erode
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
78%inclusion290 decks373 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
69%inclusion256 decks373 decks
64%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
68%inclusion252 decks373 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
66%inclusion246 decks373 decks
61%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
62%inclusion232 decks373 decks
61%synergy
Thran Power Suit
65%inclusion243 decks373 decks
60%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
62%inclusion232 decks373 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
64%inclusion238 decks373 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion270 decks373 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
59%inclusion221 decks373 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion252 decks373 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion244 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion228 decks373 decks
55%synergy
Haunted Cloak
59%inclusion221 decks373 decks
55%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
57%inclusion212 decks373 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion211 decks373 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion209 decks373 decks
-19%synergy
Starnheim Courser
54%inclusion200 decks373 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion200 decks373 decks
51%synergy
Single Combat
53%inclusion198 decks373 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Cloudsteel Kirin
53%inclusion196 decks373 decks
50%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
39%inclusion147 decks373 decks
38%synergy
Relic Seeker
39%inclusion147 decks373 decks
38%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
35%inclusion131 decks373 decks
34%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
34%inclusion128 decks373 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion125 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Leonin Abunas
33%inclusion123 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion123 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
33%inclusion122 decks373 decks
32%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
32%inclusion119 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion116 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion95 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion92 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion92 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
24%inclusion64 decks269 decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Burnished Hart
21%inclusion79 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
19%inclusion71 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Warhound
18%inclusion66 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
17%inclusion64 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
16%inclusion61 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Ingenious Smith
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Selfless Savior
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Elder
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Militant Inquisitor
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion198 decks373 decks
-14%synergy
Disenchant
45%inclusion166 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion163 decks373 decks
37%synergy
Loran's Escape
43%inclusion162 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
41%inclusion154 decks373 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion141 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion101 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Valorous Stance
26%inclusion96 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Gods Willing
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion81 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
16%inclusion58 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion55 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Condemn
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
-10%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion41 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Brave the Elements
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Resistance Reunited
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Slash of Light
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Bovine Intervention
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion192 decks373 decks
38%synergy
Slash the Ranks
37%inclusion138 decks373 decks
35%synergy
Divine Reckoning
33%inclusion124 decks373 decks
29%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
28%inclusion106 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Cut a Deal
25%inclusion93 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion71 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion68 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion64 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Ravnica at War
15%inclusion55 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Estates
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Redress Fate
9.0%inclusion29 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
53%inclusion196 decks373 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
49%inclusion184 decks373 decks
48%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
46%inclusion173 decks373 decks
44%synergy
Argentum Armor
46%inclusion172 decks373 decks
43%synergy
Celestial Armor
45%inclusion137 decks305 decks
41%synergy
Greataxe
38%inclusion140 decks373 decks
37%synergy
Prowler's Helm
37%inclusion138 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Plate Armor
34%inclusion125 decks373 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion123 decks373 decks
29%synergy
Short Bow
31%inclusion107 decks347 decks
30%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion111 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion110 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Forebear's Blade
29%inclusion107 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Goldvein Pick
29%inclusion107 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
28%inclusion106 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion104 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
27%inclusion101 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Strata Scythe
26%inclusion97 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Batterbone
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
23%inclusion84 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion78 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Zephyr Boots
20%inclusion76 decks373 decks
19%synergy
O-Naginata
18%inclusion69 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion68 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
18%inclusion67 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion47 decks271 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion64 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Ring of Thune
17%inclusion63 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion61 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
15%inclusion57 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Shield
15%inclusion55 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Barrow-Blade
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion51 decks373 decks
-14%synergy
Team Pennant
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Brawler's Plate
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Kor Halberd
13%inclusion47 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Armaments
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Infiltration Lens
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
-9%synergy
Mandibular Kite
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Thunder Lasso
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Endless Atlas
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Prying Blade
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
50%inclusion186 decks373 decks
39%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion124 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Armored Ascension
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Custody
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Banishing Light
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
13%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion244 decks373 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion169 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Monumental Henge
27%inclusion98 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion68 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion64 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
-28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
-18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion281 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion223 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion194 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Marble Diamond
48%inclusion180 decks373 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion75 decks373 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion373 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion148 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
2%synergy