Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - 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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Eclipsed Steppe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Umbral Expanse
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Coercive Impetus
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
1.0%inclusion1 decks99 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
87%inclusion1.66K decks1.91K decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion1.62K decks1.91K decks
81%synergy
Knight Exemplar
83%inclusion1.58K decks1.91K decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion1.57K decks1.91K decks
80%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
69%inclusion1.31K decks1.91K decks
67%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
67%inclusion1.28K decks1.91K decks
65%synergy
Knights' Charge
66%inclusion1.25K decks1.91K decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion1.30K decks1.91K decks
64%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
64%inclusion1.23K decks1.91K decks
63%synergy
Fervent Champion
63%inclusion1.21K decks1.91K decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion1.45K decks1.91K decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.26K decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
65%inclusion1.25K decks1.91K decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion1.20K decks1.91K decks
54%synergy
Argentum Armor
62%inclusion1.18K decks1.91K decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
59%inclusion1.13K decks1.91K decks
56%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion1.13K decks1.91K decks
55%synergy
Embercleave
58%inclusion1.11K decks1.91K decks
55%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion1.08K decks1.91K decks
54%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
55%inclusion1.05K decks1.91K decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion425 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion417 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion326 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion238 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion184 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.3%inclusion140 decks1.91K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.0%inclusion133 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
51%inclusion975 decks1.91K decks
50%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
51%inclusion975 decks1.91K decks
50%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
50%inclusion947 decks1.91K decks
49%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
48%inclusion911 decks1.91K decks
46%synergy
Guardian of Faith
46%inclusion876 decks1.91K decks
44%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
44%inclusion834 decks1.91K decks
43%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
41%inclusion779 decks1.91K decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion767 decks1.91K decks
38%synergy
Valiant Knight
40%inclusion755 decks1.91K decks
39%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
37%inclusion711 decks1.91K decks
35%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
35%inclusion96 decks276 decks
34%synergy
Freya Crescent
35%inclusion96 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
35%inclusion658 decks1.91K decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion589 decks1.91K decks
30%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
30%inclusion569 decks1.91K decks
29%synergy
Leonin Shikari
29%inclusion556 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
28%inclusion542 decks1.91K decks
24%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
28%inclusion525 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Armory Paladin
27%inclusion517 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
26%inclusion502 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
26%inclusion488 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Midnight Reaper
26%inclusion488 decks1.91K decks
24%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
24%inclusion460 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Order of Midnight
22%inclusion419 decks1.91K decks
21%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
21%inclusion394 decks1.91K decks
16%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
20%inclusion386 decks1.91K decks
20%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Shrike Force
20%inclusion292 decks1.45K decks
20%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
20%inclusion379 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Mirran Crusader
19%inclusion366 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
19%inclusion362 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion352 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Foulmire Knight
18%inclusion341 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
17%inclusion321 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Worthy Knight
16%inclusion308 decks1.91K decks
16%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
15%inclusion287 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Corpse Knight
14%inclusion271 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
14%inclusion261 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
13%inclusion255 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
13%inclusion253 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion251 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion243 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion241 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
12%inclusion238 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion234 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
12%inclusion97 decks818 decks
10%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
12%inclusion223 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion218 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion218 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Khorvath Brightflame
10%inclusion198 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
51%inclusion981 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion947 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Despark
39%inclusion741 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion686 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion628 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion421 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion339 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion328 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion328 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion254 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion244 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion237 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion202 decks1.72K decks
7%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion189 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
9.1%inclusion174 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.8%inclusion168 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.8%inclusion167 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
8.4%inclusion161 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion158 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.0%inclusion153 decks1.91K decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion115 decks1.44K decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
6.6%inclusion126 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion116 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Bedevil
5.8%inclusion110 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion110 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
51%inclusion980 decks1.91K decks
48%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion860 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
26%inclusion503 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion368 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion336 decks1.91K decks
-5%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion281 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Bond of Discipline
12%inclusion235 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion219 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
8.8%inclusion167 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.5%inclusion163 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.2%inclusion138 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.0%inclusion133 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion130 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion130 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion128 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.7%inclusion109 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion103 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion102 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion99 decks1.91K decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion1.02K decks1.91K decks
51%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
52%inclusion983 decks1.91K decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion898 decks1.91K decks
43%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion821 decks1.91K decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion808 decks1.91K decks
36%synergy
Sunforger
41%inclusion788 decks1.91K decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
41%inclusion784 decks1.91K decks
38%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
39%inclusion746 decks1.91K decks
38%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
35%inclusion661 decks1.91K decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion644 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion625 decks1.91K decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion622 decks1.91K decks
31%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
32%inclusion615 decks1.91K decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion576 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion447 decks1.57K decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion230 decks828 decks
27%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
27%inclusion515 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
27%inclusion510 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
26%inclusion496 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Vorpal Sword
26%inclusion489 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion459 decks1.91K decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion450 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion305 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
19%inclusion368 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion332 decks1.91K decks
16%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion320 decks1.91K decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion316 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion313 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion311 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion307 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion292 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion291 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion122 decks821 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion260 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion257 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Heartseeker
12%inclusion229 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion228 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion226 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion219 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion218 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion210 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion199 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion186 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Short Bow
9.4%inclusion131 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
9.3%inclusion178 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion170 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.8%inclusion167 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.6%inclusion164 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion794 decks1.91K decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion772 decks1.91K decks
38%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
23%inclusion324 decks1.42K decks
22%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion317 decks1.91K decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion255 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion208 decks1.91K decks
-8%synergy
History of Benalia
9.0%inclusion172 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.8%inclusion168 decks1.91K decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
8.2%inclusion156 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Court of Embereth
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.8%inclusion130 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.6%inclusion126 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.2%inclusion118 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.8%inclusion110 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.6%inclusion126 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.8%inclusion111 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion888 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion752 decks1.91K decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion460 decks1.91K decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion423 decks1.91K decks
-9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
19%inclusion369 decks1.91K decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion360 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion343 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
16%inclusion299 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion213 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion133 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion166 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion150 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion132 decks1.72K decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.2%inclusion137 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.2%inclusion137 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.0%inclusion134 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.6%inclusion125 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion120 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.0%inclusion114 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion1.65K decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.63K decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion811 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion753 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion589 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion584 decks1.91K decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion530 decks1.91K decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion353 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion345 decks1.91K decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion341 decks1.91K decks
-19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion261 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion182 decks1.43K decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
10%inclusion186 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Mardu Banner
7.1%inclusion135 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion134 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.3%inclusion26 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Savai Crystal
5.5%inclusion105 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion1.86K decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.85K decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion1.84K decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.77K decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Tournament Grounds
82%inclusion1.57K decks1.91K decks
80%synergy
Nomad Outpost
64%inclusion1.22K decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion1.17K decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion991 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion946 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion893 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Savai Triome
46%inclusion868 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion842 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion818 decks1.91K decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion746 decks1.91K decks
-13%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion736 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion668 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion664 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion656 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion631 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion585 decks1.91K decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion562 decks1.91K decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion559 decks1.91K decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion502 decks1.91K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion499 decks1.91K decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion458 decks1.91K decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion420 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion416 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
22%inclusion366 decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion413 decks1.91K decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion378 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion370 decks1.91K decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion359 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion333 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion313 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion312 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion307 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion288 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion285 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion267 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion266 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion263 decks1.91K decks
-14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion259 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion255 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion252 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion230 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion202 decks1.72K decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion222 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion222 decks1.91K decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion212 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion203 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy