Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
92%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
88%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Commander's Plate
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Shadowspear
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Open the Armory
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Land Tax
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Thran Power Suit
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Giver of Runes
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Lion Sash
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Leonin Abunas
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Starnheim Courser
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Hushbringer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Innocence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Silence
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Loran's Escape
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Comeuppance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Tithe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Divine Reckoning
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Winds of Abandon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Mithril Coat
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Robe of Stars
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rule of Law
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Justice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Nevermore
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
On Thin Ice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Humility
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Rogue's Passage
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
60%synergy
War Room
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Monumental Henge
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Strip Mine
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Kor Haven
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cathedral of War
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
The Aetherspark
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
The Irencrag
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy