Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Optimized Knights

Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Rank #258
14decks
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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Knight Exemplar
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
98%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
89%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Guardian of Faith
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Murderous Rider
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Buster Sword
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Knight of the White Orchid
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Freya Crescent
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Fervent Champion
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Valiant Knight
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Midnight Reaper
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Armory Paladin
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Leonin Shikari
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Worthy Knight
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Thalia's Lancers
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Riot Control
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Slash of Light
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Response // Resurgence
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Haunting Voyage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Gates Ablaze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
What Must Be Done
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Embercleave
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Argentum Armor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Leyline Axe
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Meteor Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Deathrender
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Glaive of the Guildpact
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chainsaw
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Knights' Charge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Planar Disruption
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Paladin Class
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dual Casting
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Hold the Gates
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
All-Out Assault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
True Conviction
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Axgard Armory
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Flamekin Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Maze's End
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Gate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Baldur's Gate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Great Furnace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-21%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Tournament Grounds
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Nomad Outpost
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Akoum Refuge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Citadel Gate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy