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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Moxfield
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Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion168 decks174 decks
93%synergy
Knight Exemplar
91%inclusion159 decks174 decks
89%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
86%inclusion150 decks174 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion149 decks174 decks
83%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
78%inclusion136 decks174 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion136 decks174 decks
75%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion130 decks174 decks
72%synergy
Shadowspear
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion128 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
71%inclusion123 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion119 decks174 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion118 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
66%inclusion115 decks174 decks
65%synergy
Embercleave
66%inclusion114 decks174 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion112 decks174 decks
61%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
64%inclusion111 decks174 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion109 decks174 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
62%inclusion108 decks174 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion108 decks174 decks
59%synergy
Guardian of Faith
61%inclusion106 decks174 decks
59%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
59%inclusion102 decks174 decks
57%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
52%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
48%inclusion84 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
46%inclusion80 decks174 decks
45%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Freya Crescent
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Leonin Shikari
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Armory Paladin
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Valiant Knight
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Mirran Crusader
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Shrike Force
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Worthy Knight
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Order of Midnight
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Flame
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
56%inclusion98 decks174 decks
52%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
61%inclusion106 decks174 decks
59%synergy
Argentum Armor
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
48%inclusion84 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Sunforger
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
46%inclusion80 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion69 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
27%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Heartseeker
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Short Bow
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
52%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion70 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
3%synergy
All-Out Assault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion156 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion152 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion164 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion161 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion153 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion153 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
84%inclusion147 decks174 decks
72%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion145 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion145 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Scrubland
83%inclusion145 decks174 decks
71%synergy
Savai Triome
79%inclusion138 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Badlands
79%inclusion138 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion137 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Tournament Grounds
75%inclusion130 decks174 decks
73%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion125 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion124 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion117 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion112 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion100 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
-25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
-23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Landscape
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
2%synergy