Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
95%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Rogue's Passage
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Shadowspear
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Commander's Plate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Open the Armory
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Leonin Abunas
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Glacial Chasm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Lion Sash
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Grand Abolisher
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Giver of Runes
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Silent Arbiter
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Relic Seeker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Leonin Shikari
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Armory Automaton
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Hushbringer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Spirit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Windborn Muse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Mangara of Corondor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Orim's Chant
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Comeuppance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Tithe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Gods Willing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Wing It
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Flicker of Fate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Divine Reckoning
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Split Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Doomskar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Armageddon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kaldra Compleat
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Robe of Stars
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Plate
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Basilisk Collar
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-33%synergy
Thran Power Suit
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Cloak
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Godsend
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Prowler's Helm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Forge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Lost Jitte
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Resurrection Orb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Tome of Legends
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Batterskull
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Justice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Temporary Lockdown
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Den
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Steppe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Caves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mistveil Plains
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Grange
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the True
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Remote Farm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Fair Basilica
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Icatian Store
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ruins of Trokair
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Drifting Meadow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Karoo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
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