Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Optimized Aggro

Balan, Wandering Knight
Rank #720
6decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All
1
2345
Budget
Any
$
$$$
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Sword of Feast and Famine
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Open the Armory
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
86%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Shadowspear
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Commander's Plate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Resurrection Orb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Mother of Runes
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Wayfarer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Abunas
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Monastery Mentor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Argivian Archaeologist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Defiler of Faith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Guardian of Faith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spirited Companion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Helpful Hunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Knight Exemplar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Serra Paragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Soul Warden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Silence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Everybody Lives!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Reroute Systems
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Triumphant Reckoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ravages of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doomskar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Winds of Abandon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swordsman's Steel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Basilisk Collar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Haunted Cloak
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Pearl Medallion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Captain's Claws
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
O-Naginata
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Brilliant Wings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Rest in Peace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Builder's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Temporary Lockdown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Desert of the True
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Quarter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Cathedral of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mutavault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scorched Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Petrified Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Drifting Meadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Karoo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Emeria's Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test