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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Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Captain America's Shield
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Iron Man Armor
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion326 decks345 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion305 decks345 decks
83%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion313 decks345 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
81%inclusion278 decks345 decks
72%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
77%inclusion264 decks345 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
83%inclusion286 decks345 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
74%inclusion256 decks345 decks
65%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion246 decks345 decks
61%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion232 decks345 decks
55%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
59%inclusion202 decks345 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion296 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion293 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion251 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion243 decks345 decks
52%synergy
Commander's Plate
65%inclusion225 decks345 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion206 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
60%inclusion206 decks345 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion200 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
58%inclusion200 decks345 decks
53%synergy
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion195 decks345 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion152 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion129 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion125 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Stonehewer Giant
55%inclusion190 decks345 decks
51%synergy
Lion Sash
50%inclusion171 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
46%inclusion158 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion157 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
42%inclusion145 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion137 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion131 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion101 decks269 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion126 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion118 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion108 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion86 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion59 decks269 decks
18%synergy
Relic Seeker
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
-8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
8.4%inclusion28 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Brass Squire
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Armory Automaton
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Gold Myr
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Bronze Guardian
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
53%inclusion183 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion152 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
30%inclusion105 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion103 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
22%inclusion75 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
20%inclusion70 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion25 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Erode
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-17%synergy
Gods Willing
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
51%inclusion175 decks345 decks
45%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Divine Reckoning
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Gift of Estates
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
-18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion191 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion186 decks345 decks
48%synergy
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion186 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion178 decks345 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
48%inclusion164 decks345 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion163 decks345 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion160 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion118 decks266 decks
36%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
44%inclusion151 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Robe of Stars
43%inclusion147 decks345 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion147 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Argentum Armor
42%inclusion145 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion142 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion141 decks345 decks
37%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion127 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion115 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion110 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion106 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion87 decks335 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion89 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
-36%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion80 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion68 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion50 decks257 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion58 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Resurrection Orb
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Godsend
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
49%inclusion169 decks345 decks
43%synergy
Land Tax
44%inclusion151 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion149 decks345 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion110 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Armored Ascension
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
15%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion259 decks345 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
60%inclusion206 decks345 decks
51%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion176 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion150 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Monumental Henge
39%inclusion136 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
33%inclusion114 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion91 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion89 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion76 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion44 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
-18%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
-16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Cathedral of War
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
-0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion318 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion233 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion129 decks345 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion65 decks336 decks
16%synergy
The Irencrag
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion330 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion115 decks345 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
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