Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chronicle of Victory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Abundant Countryside
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion193 decks201 decks
92%synergy
Knight Exemplar
91%inclusion183 decks201 decks
89%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
88%inclusion176 decks201 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion169 decks201 decks
81%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
80%inclusion160 decks201 decks
78%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
77%inclusion154 decks201 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion154 decks201 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion155 decks201 decks
74%synergy
Shadowspear
77%inclusion154 decks201 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion150 decks201 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion146 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
72%inclusion145 decks201 decks
68%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion145 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion140 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Fervent Champion
69%inclusion139 decks201 decks
68%synergy
Embercleave
67%inclusion134 decks201 decks
63%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
65%inclusion131 decks201 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion130 decks201 decks
61%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
57%synergy
Guardian of Faith
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion97 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion86 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
63%inclusion126 decks201 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion126 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
60%inclusion120 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
49%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Freya Crescent
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion79 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Leonin Shikari
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Armory Paladin
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
32%inclusion64 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Valiant Knight
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Mirran Crusader
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Shrike Force
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Worthy Knight
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Order of Midnight
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
51%inclusion102 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Flame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
57%inclusion114 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion124 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Argentum Armor
60%inclusion121 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
55%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
51%inclusion102 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion100 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Sunforger
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion92 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion92 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
44%inclusion66 decks149 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
36%synergy
Leyline Axe
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
22%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Vorpal Sword
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Godsend
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Heartseeker
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Short Bow
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
37%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
24%synergy
All-Out Assault
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power...
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion181 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion179 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion71 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion192 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion185 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion177 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion176 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion170 decks201 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion169 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Plateau
84%inclusion169 decks201 decks
72%synergy
Scrubland
83%inclusion167 decks201 decks
71%synergy
Badlands
80%inclusion160 decks201 decks
67%synergy
Savai Triome
79%inclusion159 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion159 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Tournament Grounds
76%inclusion152 decks201 decks
73%synergy
Arid Mesa
74%inclusion149 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion146 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion137 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion129 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion128 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
60%inclusion120 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion99 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
-21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
-21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-26%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-4%synergy