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
The Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Invisible Force Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
89%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Commander's Plate
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Shadowspear
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Open the Armory
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
78%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
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Armored Skyhunter
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Giver of Runes
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Lion Sash
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Leonin Abunas
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
7%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
Indomitable Archangel
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
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
Sun Titan
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Innocence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Hushbringer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Loyal Warhound
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Aven Interrupter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Solitude
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Comeuppance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Tithe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Divine Reckoning
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Robe of Stars
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%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
34%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Pearl Medallion
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-39%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Justice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Nevermore
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Humility
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%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
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Inventors' Fair
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Buried Ruin
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
61%synergy
War Room
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Monumental Henge
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Clinic
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cathedral of War
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Homeward Path
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%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
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
The Aetherspark
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy