Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Optimized

Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Rank #248
159decks
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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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4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
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2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
0%synergy
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2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
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2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
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91%inclusion145 decks159 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
81%inclusion128 decks159 decks
78%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion120 decks159 decks
72%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
73%inclusion116 decks159 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion113 decks159 decks
67%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
69%inclusion110 decks159 decks
67%synergy
Knight Exemplar
69%inclusion110 decks159 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion110 decks159 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion110 decks159 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion108 decks159 decks
65%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion130 decks159 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion119 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion110 decks159 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion99 decks159 decks
58%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion98 decks159 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion97 decks159 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion96 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
58%inclusion93 decks159 decks
57%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion88 decks159 decks
51%synergy
Argentum Armor
55%inclusion87 decks159 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion102 decks159 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion90 decks159 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion46 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Fervent Champion
54%inclusion86 decks159 decks
53%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
53%inclusion85 decks159 decks
52%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
43%inclusion68 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion65 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Murderous Rider
35%inclusion56 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Valiant Knight
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Mirran Crusader
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
49%inclusion78 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Inventory Management
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Bond of Discipline
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Embercleave
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion48 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
18%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Godsend
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Worldslayer
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Knights' Charge
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
All-Out Assault
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion154 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion139 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion68 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion60 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
The Irencrag
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion155 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion155 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion154 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion148 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion120 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion110 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion106 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Tournament Grounds
66%inclusion105 decks159 decks
64%synergy
Savai Triome
57%inclusion90 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion86 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion85 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion71 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Nomad Outpost
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion66 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion60 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
1%synergy