Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
95%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Commander's Plate
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Open the Armory
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Shadowspear
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Mithril Coat
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Land Tax
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
0%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Giver of Runes
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Leonin Abunas
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Starnheim Courser
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Guardian of Faith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gold Myr
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Hushbringer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Loran's Escape
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Everybody Lives!
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Comeuppance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Scout's Warning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Divine Reckoning
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Slash the Ranks
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Don't Move
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lay Down Arms
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Declaration in Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Search for Glory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Basilisk Collar
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Robe of Stars
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Plate
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Celestial Armor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Argentum Armor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Pearl Medallion
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-40%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Forebear's Blade
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power . . .
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
60%synergy
War Room
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Cathedral of War
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Steppe
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
13%synergy
The Irencrag
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
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