Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Optimized

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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
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Captain America's Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion78 decks94 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion77 decks94 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
87%inclusion82 decks94 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion76 decks94 decks
72%synergy
Open the Armory
83%inclusion78 decks94 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion73 decks94 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion69 decks94 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion77 decks94 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion79 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion78 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion71 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion66 decks94 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion64 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
64%inclusion60 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
53%synergy
Land Tax
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion65 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion60 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Lion Sash
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Leonin Abunas
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Silent Arbiter
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Leonin Shikari
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Relic Seeker
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Hushbringer
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Tithe
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Armageddon
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Ravnica at War
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Redress Fate
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Estates
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Robe of Stars
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Pearl Medallion
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
-32%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Batterskull
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Resurrection Orb
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Godsend
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
24%synergy
All That Glitters
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
40%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Cathedral of War
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-17%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Karoo
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
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