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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Roads Go Ever, Ever On
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Shadowspear
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Lion Sash
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Mother of Runes
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Leonin Abunas
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Selfless Spirit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Helitrooper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hushbringer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Argivian Archaeologist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Discerning Financier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mangara of Corondor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Defiler of Faith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Wing It
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Erode
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Comeuppance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tithe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Brave the Elements
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Flicker of Fate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Triumphant Reckoning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ravages of War
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Split Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Doomskar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Past
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Redress Fate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Plate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Haunted Cloak
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Lost Jitte
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Thran Power Suit
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Celestial Armor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Resurrection Orb
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Prowler's Helm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Captain America's Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-45%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Land Tax
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Justice
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Wings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
With Great Power . . .
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Temporary Lockdown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Crackdown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Minas Tirith
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cryptic Caves
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Vale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Haven
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Remote Farm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mystifying Maze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Forge of Heroes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Fair Basilica
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Icatian Store
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
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