Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Upgraded

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
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
The Mind Stone
4.8%inclusion3 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Invisible Force Field
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Joined Researchers
3.6%inclusion3 decks84 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion295 decks333 decks
83%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion314 decks333 decks
83%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion302 decks333 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
81%inclusion270 decks333 decks
72%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
76%inclusion253 decks333 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
83%inclusion275 decks333 decks
69%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
73%inclusion244 decks333 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion237 decks333 decks
61%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
59%inclusion196 decks333 decks
55%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
60%inclusion201 decks333 decks
55%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion287 decks333 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion281 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion243 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion233 decks333 decks
51%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion223 decks333 decks
55%synergy
Commander's Plate
64%inclusion214 decks333 decks
52%synergy
Shadowspear
59%inclusion198 decks333 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
58%inclusion194 decks333 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion191 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion190 decks333 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion147 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion125 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Stonehewer Giant
54%inclusion181 decks333 decks
51%synergy
Lion Sash
51%inclusion170 decks333 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion152 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
45%inclusion150 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Leonin Abunas
41%inclusion138 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
41%inclusion137 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion129 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion122 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion94 decks257 decks
32%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
35%inclusion116 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion104 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion82 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion75 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
21%inclusion53 decks257 decks
17%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion60 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Armory Automaton
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Gold Myr
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-0%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Bronze Guardian
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
53%inclusion178 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion147 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
31%inclusion103 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion97 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion80 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Gods Willing
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
-18%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
50%inclusion167 decks333 decks
45%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion96 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Divine Reckoning
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
-0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
-0%synergy
Gift of Estates
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
-18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion182 decks333 decks
49%synergy
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion181 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion175 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion172 decks333 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
48%inclusion161 decks333 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion159 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion155 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion112 decks254 decks
36%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
43%inclusion144 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion143 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Robe of Stars
42%inclusion140 decks333 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion139 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion138 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion136 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion120 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
34%inclusion113 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion106 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion100 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
29%inclusion97 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion93 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion85 decks323 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion85 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Pearl Medallion
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
-37%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Cloak
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion67 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion47 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Resurrection Orb
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Forebear's Blade
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
49%inclusion163 decks333 decks
43%synergy
Land Tax
44%inclusion145 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion142 decks333 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion106 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Armored Ascension
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
14%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion250 decks333 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
60%inclusion199 decks333 decks
51%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion170 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion141 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Monumental Henge
39%inclusion130 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
32%inclusion108 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion84 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion82 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion81 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion74 decks333 decks
-0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion40 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
-18%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
-16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Cathedral of War
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion307 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion224 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion125 decks333 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion318 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion112 decks333 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
2%synergy
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