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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Invisible Force Field
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Erode
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sword of Feast and Famine
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Shadowspear
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Thran Power Suit
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Mithril Coat
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Leonin Abunas
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Leonin Shikari
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Warhound
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Gold Myr
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Loran's Escape
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Dawn Charm
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Tithe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Fateful Absence
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Condemn
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Single Combat
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Divine Reckoning
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Estates
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Recommission
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Forge and Frontier
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Robe of Stars
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Plate
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Resurrection Orb
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-42%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Godsend
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Entangler
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Idolized
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
40%synergy
War Room
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Command Beacon
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Monumental Henge
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Kor Haven
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Karoo
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Field
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
The Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
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