Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Optimized

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Cooper Gottfried
Aug 18, 2025
Updating Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale With New Commander Cards
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale has certainly got a lot of new toys to play with. Let's see which cards from recent sets we should add to her deck.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Monk Gyatso
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion82 decks84 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
83%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
79%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion72 decks84 decks
77%synergy
Open the Armory
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion65 decks84 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
62%synergy
Commander's Plate
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
85%inclusion71 decks84 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
85%inclusion71 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion63 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
58%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Land Tax
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Abunas
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Starnheim Courser
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Relic Seeker
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Leonin Shikari
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Hushbringer
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Gold Myr
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Tithe
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Tithe
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Ravnica at War
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Armageddon
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
51%synergy
Mithril Coat
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
44%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Robe of Stars
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-32%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Batterskull
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
23%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Stony Silence
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
51%synergy
War Room
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Cathedral of War
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion79 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion82 decks84 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy