Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
95%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Commander's Plate
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Open the Armory
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Buried Ruin
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Shadowspear
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Mithril Coat
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Giver of Runes
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Leonin Abunas
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Silent Arbiter
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Metalworker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Hushbringer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Archon of Emeria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Gold Myr
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Loran's Escape
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Everybody Lives!
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Comeuppance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Scout's Warning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Divine Reckoning
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Don't Move
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lay Down Arms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Declaration in Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Search for Glory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Basilisk Collar
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Robe of Stars
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Pearl Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-41%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Prowler's Helm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Forebear's Blade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Strata Scythe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power . . .
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Inventors' Fair
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
War Room
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cathedral of War
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Grange
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Irencrag
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy