Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Swordsman's Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Invisible Force Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sword of Feast and Famine
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Shadowspear
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Thran Power Suit
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Mithril Coat
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Leonin Abunas
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%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
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%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
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
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
Jhoira's Familiar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dawn Charm
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Erode
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-0%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Absence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Tithe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Condemn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Single Combat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Divine Reckoning
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%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
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%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
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%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
Argentum Armor
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Basilisk Collar
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%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
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Resurrection Orb
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-42%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%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
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%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
Batterbone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Scroll Rack
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Land Tax
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-14%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
-1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
42%synergy
War Room
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Kor Haven
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-13%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
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
Karoo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%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
Inkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%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
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%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
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%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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