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
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
87%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Knight Exemplar
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Fervent Champion
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Murderous Rider
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Guardian of Faith
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Leonin Shikari
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Valiant Knight
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Worthy Knight
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Lizard Blades
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Foulmire Knight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Reaper
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Chance for Glory
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Inventory Management
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Redress Fate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Discipline
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Rip Apart
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Embercleave
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Vorpal Sword
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Heartseeker
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Heirloom Blade
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Knights' Charge
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Embereth
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
History of Benalia
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
The Black Gate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Tournament Grounds
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Savai Triome
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Nomad Outpost
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Landscape
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy