Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget Equipment

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eager Glyphmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thran Power Suit
78%inclusion84 decks108 decks
73%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
78%inclusion84 decks108 decks
72%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
81%inclusion87 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
78%inclusion84 decks108 decks
67%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
66%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion84 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
62%synergy
Haunted Cloak
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
49%synergy
All That Glitters
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
57%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Cloudsteel Kirin
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Starnheim Courser
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Relic Seeker
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Leonin Abunas
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Lion Sash
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Delivery Moogle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Warhound
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Elder
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Regal Caracal
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Kor Cartographer
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Ingenious Smith
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Primal Garuda
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Raksha Golden Cub
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Loran's Escape
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Disenchant
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Gods Willing
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Valorous Stance
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Condemn
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Shelter
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Resistance Reunited
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Elements
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Take Up the Shield
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Bovine Intervention
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Slash the Ranks
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Divine Reckoning
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Ravnica at War
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Redress Fate
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Estates
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Lay Down Arms
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Honor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mass Calcify
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Board the Weatherlight
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Argentum Armor
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Celestial Armor
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Hero's Blade
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Prowler's Helm
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Greataxe
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Plate Armor
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Forebear's Blade
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Short Bow
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Strata Scythe
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Zephyr Boots
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
21%synergy
O-Naginata
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Batterbone
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Team Pennant
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Armaments
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Kor Halberd
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Infiltration Lens
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Ring of Thune
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Barrow-Blade
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Endless Atlas
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Assault Suit
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Thunder Lasso
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Armored Ascension
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Chains of Custody
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
With Great Power . . .
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Tenuous Truce
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Monumental Henge
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Grange
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
8%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
New Benalia
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Karoo
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Marble Diamond
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
26%synergy
The Irencrag
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
White Auracite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion108 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-6%synergy