Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget Optimized Equipment

Balan, Wandering Knight
Rank #665
3decks
Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
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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Leonin Abunas
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Starnheim Courser
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Relic Seeker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Lion Sash
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Claim Jumper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Archon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sublime Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Crackdown Construct
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Loran's Escape
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Surge of Salvation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Boon of Safety
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Condemn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Brave the Elements
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-42%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Ravnica at War
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Single Combat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Honor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Starfall Invocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Unfinished Business
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
United Battlefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lay Down Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Cloud Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Darksteel Plate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Argentum Armor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Basilisk Collar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Quietus Spike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Worldslayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Armillary Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Prowler's Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Scythe of the Wretched
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shield of the Avatar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eater of Virtue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Winter Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of Valor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Endless Atlas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Pariah's Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Quest for the Holy Relic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Gift of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Celestial Mantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Cathedral of War
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Caged Sun
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Nyx Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Study Hall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy