Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget Optimized Equipment

Balan, Wandering Knight
Rank #675
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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Erode
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
90%synergy
Creatures
Leonin Abunas
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Relic Seeker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Lion Sash
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Bastion Protector
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper Apprentice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Starnheim Courser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Claim Jumper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%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
Voyager Quickwelder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%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
15%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
Oswald Fiddlebender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Blacksmith's Skill
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Loran's Escape
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Silence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Surge of Salvation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Restoration Magic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Boon of Safety
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Condemn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gods Willing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Brave the Elements
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-42%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
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Starfall Invocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
United Battlefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lay Down Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Armageddon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Honor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
39%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
94%synergy
Nettlecyst
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Cloud Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
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
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Armillary Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%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
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
The Pandorica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
Inquisitor's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Winter Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of Valor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tome of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Endless Atlas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%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
Forge Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%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
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Cathedral of War
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Karoo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Caged Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%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
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Study Hall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy