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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The Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Elite Interceptor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sword of Feast and Famine
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
71%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Shadowspear
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Path to Exile
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Leonin Abunas
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Silent Arbiter
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Leonin Shikari
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Loran's Escape
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Dawn Charm
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fateful Absence
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Tithe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Condemn
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Brave the Elements
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Single Combat
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Divine Reckoning
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Ravnica at War
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%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
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Robe of Stars
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Resurrection Orb
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-42%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Land Tax
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%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
-13%synergy
Entangler
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Idolized
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Buried Ruin
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
46%synergy
War Room
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Monumental Henge
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Homeward Path
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Kor Haven
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Karoo
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Field
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
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