Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Expensive Core

Balan, Wandering Knight
Rank #650
37decks
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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Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sword of Feast and Famine
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
89%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Thran Power Suit
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-25%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Foundry Inspector
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Lion Sash
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Leonin Abunas
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Silent Arbiter
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Gold Myr
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Loran's Escape
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dawn Charm
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Tithe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Fateful Absence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Gods Willing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Brave the Elements
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Condemn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Single Combat
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Divine Reckoning
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Slash the Ranks
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ravnica at War
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Mithril Coat
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Basilisk Collar
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Robe of Stars
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Argentum Armor
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Resurrection Orb
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-47%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
48%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Entangler
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Idolized
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Buried Ruin
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
53%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Homeward Path
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Kor Haven
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Karoo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Cathedral of War
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy