Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Core Voltron

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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Super-Soldier Serum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Thran Power Suit
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Argentum Armor
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Single Combat
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Lion Sash
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Starnheim Courser
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Leonin Abunas
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Relic Seeker
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Mother of Runes
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Loyal Warhound
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Alms Collector
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Ingenious Smith
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Arahbo, the First Fang
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Hushbringer
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Loran's Escape
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Brave the Elements
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Gods Willing
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Shelter
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Resistance Reunited
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Bovine Intervention
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Divine Reckoning
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Slash the Ranks
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Estates
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Redress Fate
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Heirloom
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Prowler's Helm
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Zephyr Boots
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Pearl Medallion
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Strata Scythe
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Batterbone
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Godsend
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Forebear's Blade
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Short Bow
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Plate Armor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
O-Naginata
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Idolized
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
42%synergy
War Room
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Karoo
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Marble Diamond
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
13%synergy
The Irencrag
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy