Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Budget 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Knights' Charge
82%inclusion156 decks190 decks
81%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
82%inclusion155 decks190 decks
80%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
78%inclusion148 decks190 decks
77%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
78%inclusion149 decks190 decks
75%synergy
Colossus Hammer
76%inclusion144 decks190 decks
73%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
70%inclusion133 decks190 decks
69%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
67%inclusion127 decks190 decks
66%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
66%inclusion125 decks190 decks
65%synergy
Fervent Champion
62%inclusion118 decks190 decks
61%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
63%inclusion119 decks190 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion122 decks190 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion117 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
59%inclusion113 decks190 decks
58%synergy
Valiant Knight
57%inclusion109 decks190 decks
56%synergy
Despark
57%inclusion109 decks190 decks
43%synergy
Order of Midnight
56%inclusion107 decks190 decks
56%synergy
Argentum Armor
56%inclusion106 decks190 decks
54%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
55%inclusion104 decks190 decks
54%synergy
Mortify
55%inclusion104 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
54%inclusion103 decks190 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Knight Exemplar
51%inclusion97 decks190 decks
49%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
51%inclusion96 decks190 decks
50%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion95 decks190 decks
46%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
49%inclusion94 decks190 decks
46%synergy
Foulmire Knight
46%inclusion88 decks190 decks
46%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
44%inclusion84 decks190 decks
44%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
43%inclusion81 decks190 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion81 decks190 decks
40%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
42%inclusion80 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Midnight Reaper
42%inclusion79 decks190 decks
40%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
40%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
40%inclusion76 decks190 decks
38%synergy
Murderous Rider
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
33%inclusion62 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Corpse Knight
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Worthy Knight
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Armory Paladin
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Skyknight Legionnaire
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Shrike Force
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion43 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Embereth Skyblazer
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Venerable Knight
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Fireborn Knight
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Benalish Marshal
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Khorvath Brightflame
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Mirran Crusader
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Paladin
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Imodane's Recruiter
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
-18%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion53 decks190 decks
-19%synergy
Crackling Doom
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Dire Tactics
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Integrity // Intervention
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Single Combat
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
37%synergy
Response // Resurgence
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Bond of Discipline
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
-22%synergy
Joust
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Painful Truths
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-16%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Damn
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
54%inclusion102 decks190 decks
53%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
51%inclusion96 decks190 decks
49%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
48%inclusion91 decks190 decks
47%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Steelclaw Lance
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Thran Power Suit
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Heirloom Blade
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Armor
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Shining Armor
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Vorpal Sword
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Cranial Ram
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Short Bow
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Plate Armor
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Forebear's Blade
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Slipper
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Heartseeker
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Drach'Nyen
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Grappling Hook
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Blade
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
28%synergy
History of Benalia
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Forge Anew
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Paladin Class
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion78 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
36%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-20%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion10 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion146 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion135 decks190 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion99 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
-12%synergy
Mardu Banner
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
-28%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Savai Crystal
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-30%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion189 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion189 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion188 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion167 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Tournament Grounds
86%inclusion163 decks190 decks
84%synergy
Nomad Outpost
70%inclusion133 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion127 decks190 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion124 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Triumph
59%inclusion112 decks190 decks
37%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion88 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion81 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
43%inclusion81 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Boros Garrison
41%inclusion78 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Landscape
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
-23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Boros Guildgate
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
-33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
-19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
-34%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
-22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
-24%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
-32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy