Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Swordsman's Steel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Mind Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Invisible Force Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sword of Feast and Famine
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Shadowspear
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Mithril Coat
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Thran Power Suit
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Leonin Abunas
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Gold Myr
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Loran's Escape
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fateful Absence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Single Combat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Divine Reckoning
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Recommission
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Forge and Frontier
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Robe of Stars
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Argentum Armor
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Resurrection Orb
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Pearl Medallion
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-44%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
37%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Entangler
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Idolized
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
42%synergy
War Room
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Command Beacon
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Homeward Path
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Kor Haven
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Karoo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cathedral of War
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
The Fair Basilica
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
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