Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Optimized

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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1.1xlift
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1.5xlift
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0.8xlift
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1.2xlift
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0.9xlift
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4.0xlift
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1.0xlift
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1.0xlift
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1.5xlift
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1.2xlift
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3.6xlift
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18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
1.7xlift
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17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
1.0xlift
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16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
18xlift
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16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
1.3xlift
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1.9xlift
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11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
0.7xlift
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
0.7xlift
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1.1xlift
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0.6xlift
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1.2xlift
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7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
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0.6xlift
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1.1xlift
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0.9xlift
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1.1xlift
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5.4xlift
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1.3xlift
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
0.7xlift
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15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
1.4xlift
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14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
1.6xlift
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12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
6.0xlift
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12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
1.0xlift
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
0.5xlift
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
1.1xlift
Command Tower
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
1.0xlift
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
0.9xlift
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
1.5xlift
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
0.8xlift
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
0.9xlift
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
1.1xlift
Marsh Flats
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
0.7xlift
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