Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Core Knights

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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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Bark of Doran
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
78%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Colossus Hammer
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Knights' Charge
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Embercleave
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Fervent Champion
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Kinsbaile Cavalier
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Valiant Knight
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Midnight Reaper
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Freya Crescent
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Murderous Rider
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Corpse Knight
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Order of Midnight
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Foulmire Knight
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Leonin Shikari
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Armory Paladin
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Worthy Knight
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Mirran Crusader
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Skyknight Legionnaire
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Venerable Knight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Khorvath Brightflame
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Doom
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Resistance Reunited
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Single Combat
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Bond of Discipline
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Joust
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Vorpal Sword
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Heirloom Blade
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Steelclaw Lance
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Drach'Nyen
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
History of Benalia
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Land Tax
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Mardu Banner
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Tournament Grounds
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
83%synergy
Nomad Outpost
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Savai Triome
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Luxury Suite
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy