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

Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Rank #248
11decks
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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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Bre of Clan Stoutarm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knight Exemplar
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
98%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Guardian of Faith
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Murderous Rider
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Fighter Class
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Fervent Champion
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Freya Crescent
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Worthy Knight
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Leonin Shikari
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Armory Paladin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Valiant Knight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Reaper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Soul's Fire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thraben Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Doom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Tragic Slip
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Slash of Light
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Response // Resurgence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Haunting Voyage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Gates Ablaze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
What Must Be Done
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Silverflame Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dreadbore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Argentum Armor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Vorpal Sword
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Selves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Meteor Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deathrender
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Worldslayer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chainsaw
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Planar Disruption
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Paladin Class
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dual Casting
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bleeding Effect
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Hold the Gates
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
All-Out Assault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
True Conviction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Axgard Armory
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Flamekin Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Maze's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Castle Embereth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Baldur's Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Tournament Grounds
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Nomad Outpost
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Akoum Refuge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Savai Triome
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Citadel Gate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Bluff
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Heath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Cliffgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Heap Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy