Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion113 decks117 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion105 decks117 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion109 decks117 decks
84%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion107 decks117 decks
83%synergy
Commander's Plate
91%inclusion107 decks117 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
82%inclusion96 decks117 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion96 decks117 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion106 decks117 decks
76%synergy
Open the Armory
88%inclusion103 decks117 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
85%inclusion99 decks117 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion103 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
84%inclusion98 decks117 decks
74%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion95 decks117 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion92 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion89 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion85 decks117 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Lightning Greaves
70%inclusion82 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Land Tax
68%inclusion79 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion97 decks117 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion86 decks117 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
68%inclusion80 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion78 decks117 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Stonehewer Giant
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
54%synergy
Grand Abolisher
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion66 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
56%inclusion65 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
44%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Leonin Abunas
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Giver of Runes
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
34%synergy
Lion Sash
38%inclusion45 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
33%inclusion39 decks117 decks
31%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion37 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Tithe
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Argivian Find
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Scout's Warning
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Comeuppance
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Divine Reckoning
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Slash the Ranks
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Search for Glory
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion75 decks117 decks
58%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion69 decks117 decks
54%synergy
Mithril Coat
58%inclusion68 decks117 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
58%inclusion68 decks117 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
56%inclusion66 decks117 decks
49%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion65 decks117 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
44%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
38%synergy
Robe of Stars
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
-35%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Resurrection Orb
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Ultima Weapon
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
41%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
-12%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Humility
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion85 decks117 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion84 decks117 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
68%inclusion79 decks117 decks
61%synergy
War Room
61%inclusion71 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
60%inclusion70 decks117 decks
51%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
52%inclusion61 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Kor Haven
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Cathedral of War
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Field
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion113 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion82 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion75 decks117 decks
61%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion37 decks117 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Mana Crypt
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
91%inclusion107 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy