Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Midrange

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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Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
87%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
68%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Fervent Champion
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
57%synergy
Knight Exemplar
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Murderous Rider
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Guardian of Faith
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Leonin Shikari
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Worthy Knight
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Valiant Knight
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Foulmire Knight
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Lizard Blades
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Corpse Knight
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Discipline
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Rip Apart
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Embercleave
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Heartseeker
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Heirloom Blade
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Embereth
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
History of Benalia
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
The Irencrag
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Tournament Grounds
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
79%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Savai Triome
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Sacred Foundry
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy