Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Expensive 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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion158 decks165 decks
92%synergy
Knight Exemplar
92%inclusion151 decks165 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion145 decks165 decks
85%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
85%inclusion141 decks165 decks
83%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
78%inclusion129 decks165 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion129 decks165 decks
75%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
75%inclusion123 decks165 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion125 decks165 decks
73%synergy
Shadowspear
76%inclusion125 decks165 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
72%inclusion119 decks165 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion123 decks165 decks
43%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
70%inclusion115 decks165 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion112 decks165 decks
59%synergy
Embercleave
67%inclusion111 decks165 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion111 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Champion
65%inclusion108 decks165 decks
64%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion107 decks165 decks
59%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
64%inclusion105 decks165 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion104 decks165 decks
59%synergy
Murderous Rider
61%inclusion101 decks165 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion93 decks165 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion63 decks165 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion101 decks165 decks
58%synergy
Guardian of Faith
58%inclusion96 decks165 decks
57%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
56%inclusion93 decks165 decks
55%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
52%inclusion86 decks165 decks
51%synergy
Freya Crescent
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion79 decks165 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion76 decks165 decks
44%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
44%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
44%inclusion73 decks165 decks
43%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Leonin Shikari
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
30%inclusion50 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Armory Paladin
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Valiant Knight
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Mirran Crusader
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Reaper
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Shrike Force
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Worthy Knight
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Order of Midnight
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
54%inclusion89 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion85 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion85 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion54 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Crackling Doom
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion101 decks165 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
53%inclusion88 decks165 decks
49%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
50%inclusion83 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion97 decks165 decks
57%synergy
Argentum Armor
58%inclusion95 decks165 decks
55%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion74 decks165 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion73 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
44%inclusion72 decks165 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
42%inclusion69 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
39%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
26%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Vorpal Sword
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Short Bow
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Heartseeker
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Resurrection Orb
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
54%inclusion89 decks165 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
37%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
4%synergy
All-Out Assault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion150 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion145 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion63 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion157 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion152 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion145 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion145 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion137 decks165 decks
71%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion136 decks165 decks
37%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion136 decks165 decks
35%synergy
Scrubland
81%inclusion134 decks165 decks
69%synergy
Savai Triome
79%inclusion131 decks165 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion129 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion128 decks165 decks
65%synergy
Tournament Grounds
73%inclusion120 decks165 decks
71%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion119 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion117 decks165 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion110 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion104 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion101 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion97 decks165 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion95 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion83 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Nomad Outpost
50%inclusion82 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
-25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
-22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
-23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
3%synergy