Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Optimized

Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Rank #258
180decks
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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Turbulent Moor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Fix What's Broken
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Erode
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion162 decks180 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
79%inclusion143 decks180 decks
77%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
71%synergy
Knight Exemplar
68%inclusion123 decks180 decks
66%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion124 decks180 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion124 decks180 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion125 decks180 decks
65%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
66%inclusion118 decks180 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion148 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion130 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
66%inclusion118 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion113 decks180 decks
59%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion109 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion103 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion99 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
53%inclusion96 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
52%inclusion94 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion113 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion106 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion79 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion57 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Fervent Champion
49%inclusion89 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
42%inclusion75 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
41%inclusion73 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion69 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Murderous Rider
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion36 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Valiant Knight
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Mirran Crusader
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Reaper
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Crackling Doom
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion67 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Bond of Discipline
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Reanimate
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Argentum Armor
52%inclusion94 decks180 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion89 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion86 decks180 decks
46%synergy
Embercleave
45%inclusion81 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion75 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion61 decks147 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
32%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Vorpal Sword
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
15%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Godsend
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Worldslayer
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
51%inclusion91 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
48%inclusion86 decks180 decks
45%synergy
Knights' Charge
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
7%synergy
All-Out Assault
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Axgard Armory
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion173 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion156 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion69 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion174 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion174 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion172 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion166 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion137 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion129 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion122 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Tournament Grounds
66%inclusion119 decks180 decks
64%synergy
Savai Triome
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion97 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion96 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion91 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion87 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
-11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
42%inclusion75 decks180 decks
-16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion70 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion70 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion67 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion65 decks180 decks
-16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion55 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
-19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
-2%synergy