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

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
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Turbulent Moor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
74%synergy
Knight Exemplar
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Knights' Charge
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Argentum Armor
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Embercleave
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Fervent Champion
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Wintermoor Commander
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Valiant Knight
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Murderous Rider
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Midnight Reaper
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Freya Crescent
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Corpse Knight
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Foulmire Knight
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Order of Midnight
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Worthy Knight
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Leonin Shikari
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Armory Paladin
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Khorvath Brightflame
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Benalish Marshal
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Riders of Rohan
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Mirran Crusader
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Dire Tactics
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Resistance Reunited
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Big Score
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Single Combat
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Discipline
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Joust
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Heirloom Blade
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Godsend
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Steelclaw Lance
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Drach'Nyen
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Fiendlash
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Plate Armor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Fighter Class
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Forge Anew
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
History of Benalia
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Three Tree City
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Mardu Banner
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Tournament Grounds
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
86%synergy
Nomad Outpost
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Savai Triome
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy