Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget Core

Balan, Wandering Knight
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
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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Danitha Capashen, Paragon
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Haunted Cloak
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Foundry Inspector
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
53%synergy
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Loxodon Warhammer
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Plate Armor
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Hero's Blade
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Starnheim Courser
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Batterbone
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Single Combat
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Kemba, Kha Enduring
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Relic Seeker
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Burnished Hart
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Warhound
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Abunas
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Ingenious Smith
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Elder
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Skyhunter
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Discerning Financier
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Myr
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Skyhunter Skirmisher
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Scouting Hawk
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Healer's Hawk
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Savior
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Jazal Goldmane
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Cathar Commando
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Boreas Charger
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Angel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rayblade Trooper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Arahbo, the First Fang
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
-30%synergy
Loran's Escape
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-44%synergy
Disenchant
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Valorous Stance
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Take Up the Shield
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Shelter
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Bovine Intervention
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Resistance Reunited
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Brave the Elements
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Feat of Resistance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Condemn
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Divine Smite
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Make Your Move
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalize
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Break the Spell
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Slash of Light
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Rebellious Strike
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Crib Swap
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Not on My Watch
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Absence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Acolyte's Reward
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Pressure Point
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Oblation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Calamity's Wake
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Stave Off
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Defiant Strike
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Divine Reckoning
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Exorcise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ravnica at War
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Estates
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Board the Weatherlight
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Lay Down Arms
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Shatter the Sky
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Patch Up
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Righteous Confluence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rout
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Against All Odds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Goldvein Pick
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Greataxe
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Explorer's Scope
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Quietus Spike
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Barrow-Blade
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Celestial Armor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
O-Naginata
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Forebear's Blade
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Brawler's Plate
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Cathar's Shield
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Mirror Shield
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Heirloom Blade
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Strata Scythe
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Zephyr Boots
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Team Pennant
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Axe
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Prowler's Helm
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Armaments
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Mandibular Kite
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Kor Halberd
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Prying Blade
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Vulshok Battlegear
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Thune
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Deconstruction Hammer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Amorphous Axe
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dissection Tools
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Armored Ascension
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Seal from Existence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Link
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Armistice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
The Night of the Doctor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
The Fair Basilica
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Caves
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sequestered Stash
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
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