Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget Voltron

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Thran Power Suit
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Colossus Hammer
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Haunted Cloak
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Single Combat
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
59%synergy
All That Glitters
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Starnheim Courser
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Cloudsteel Kirin
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Bastion Protector
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Lion Sash
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Relic Seeker
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Leonin Abunas
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Gold Myr
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Burnished Hart
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Loyal Warhound
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Smith
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Alms Collector
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Selfless Savior
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Claim Jumper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Kor Cartographer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Elder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Helpful Hunter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Windborn Muse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Cathar Commando
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Recruitment Officer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Disenchant
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Loran's Escape
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Valorous Stance
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Return to Dust
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Brave the Elements
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Condemn
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Resistance Reunited
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Bovine Intervention
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Due Respect
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Salvage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Light the Way
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ajani's Presence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Divine Reckoning
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Cut a Deal
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Gift of Estates
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ravnica at War
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Revoke Existence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mass Calcify
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Exorcise
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Celestial Armor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Argentum Armor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Hero's Blade
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Prowler's Helm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Forebear's Blade
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Zephyr Boots
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Batterbone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Plate Armor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Goldvein Pick
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
O-Naginata
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Mirror Shield
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Team Pennant
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Short Bow
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Brawler's Plate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Strata Scythe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cathar's Shield
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Endless Atlas
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Kor Halberd
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
The Night of the Doctor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Chains of Custody
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
High Ground
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Buried Ruin
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Monumental Henge
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Steppe
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Cathedral of War
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
New Benalia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sequestered Stash
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Marble Diamond
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
29%synergy
The Irencrag
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy