Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Upgraded

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 Steppe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
3.6%inclusion3 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
3.0%inclusion2 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Fix What's Broken
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion645 decks715 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion584 decks715 decks
79%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
81%inclusion577 decks715 decks
78%synergy
Knight Exemplar
77%inclusion553 decks715 decks
75%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
64%inclusion461 decks715 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion508 decks715 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion450 decks715 decks
60%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
59%inclusion420 decks715 decks
57%synergy
Fervent Champion
58%inclusion415 decks715 decks
57%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion421 decks715 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion530 decks715 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion456 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion427 decks715 decks
55%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
58%inclusion417 decks715 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion415 decks715 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion411 decks715 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion408 decks715 decks
53%synergy
Embercleave
57%inclusion405 decks715 decks
53%synergy
Argentum Armor
55%inclusion392 decks715 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion382 decks715 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion220 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion178 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion149 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion86 decks715 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion60 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.3%inclusion52 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Acclaimed Contender
50%inclusion358 decks715 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion353 decks715 decks
47%synergy
Murderous Rider
44%inclusion317 decks715 decks
43%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion316 decks715 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion295 decks715 decks
39%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
41%inclusion293 decks715 decks
40%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
39%inclusion279 decks715 decks
38%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
38%inclusion271 decks715 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
37%inclusion262 decks715 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion249 decks715 decks
34%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
35%inclusion247 decks715 decks
33%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion235 decks715 decks
32%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
29%inclusion208 decks715 decks
28%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion156 decks555 decks
27%synergy
Valiant Knight
28%inclusion197 decks715 decks
27%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
27%inclusion142 decks533 decks
25%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
23%inclusion162 decks715 decks
21%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
22%inclusion157 decks715 decks
21%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion136 decks715 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion136 decks715 decks
14%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
18%inclusion131 decks715 decks
17%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion128 decks715 decks
14%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion121 decks715 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
17%inclusion120 decks715 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion116 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion88 decks547 decks
15%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
16%inclusion115 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Order of Midnight
16%inclusion115 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Reaper
16%inclusion114 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion87 decks559 decks
14%synergy
Armory Paladin
15%inclusion109 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion108 decks715 decks
14%synergy
Mirran Crusader
15%inclusion107 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
15%inclusion106 decks715 decks
14%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
15%inclusion105 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion98 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion96 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion91 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
12%inclusion88 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
12%inclusion67 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Worthy Knight
11%inclusion82 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
11%inclusion82 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Shrike Force
11%inclusion79 decks714 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion79 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
11%inclusion79 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion78 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
11%inclusion77 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
11%inclusion76 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion75 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
10%inclusion69 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
50%inclusion360 decks715 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion331 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion297 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion237 decks715 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion177 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion165 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion159 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion123 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Doom
16%inclusion113 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion111 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion88 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion73 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion69 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.2%inclusion66 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.2%inclusion66 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion62 decks715 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion58 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion58 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.8%inclusion56 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
7.8%inclusion56 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion56 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.9%inclusion49 decks715 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
6.6%inclusion47 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.9%inclusion42 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion39 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion36 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.0%inclusion36 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.0%inclusion36 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
5.0%inclusion36 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion320 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
26%inclusion189 decks715 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion147 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion100 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion78 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion59 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion58 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.8%inclusion56 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
7.7%inclusion55 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion55 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion51 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Bond of Discipline
6.7%inclusion48 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion46 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion44 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion43 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
5.7%inclusion41 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion41 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion344 decks715 decks
42%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
44%inclusion317 decks715 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion316 decks715 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
44%inclusion312 decks715 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
42%inclusion299 decks715 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion292 decks715 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
40%inclusion284 decks715 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion283 decks715 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion269 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
34%inclusion240 decks715 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
32%inclusion228 decks715 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion173 decks552 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion216 decks715 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion178 decks715 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion172 decks715 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion171 decks715 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion168 decks707 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion168 decks714 decks
21%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
23%inclusion166 decks715 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion165 decks715 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
21%inclusion152 decks715 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion149 decks715 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion145 decks715 decks
20%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion141 decks715 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion102 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion137 decks715 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion137 decks715 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion137 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion104 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion103 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion98 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion97 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion96 decks714 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion89 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Heartseeker
12%inclusion89 decks715 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion88 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion84 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion84 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion84 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion83 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion83 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion83 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion82 decks707 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion82 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion75 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion54 decks543 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Blade
9.4%inclusion67 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.2%inclusion66 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.2%inclusion66 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.1%inclusion58 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion356 decks715 decks
47%synergy
Knights' Charge
44%inclusion312 decks715 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion303 decks715 decks
40%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion112 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion86 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion78 decks715 decks
-8%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion76 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion68 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.2%inclusion58 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.8%inclusion56 decks715 decks
3%synergy
History of Benalia
7.4%inclusion53 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion42 decks715 decks
5%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.2%inclusion32 decks621 decks
-7%synergy
Court of Embereth
5.0%inclusion36 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion313 decks715 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion284 decks715 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion209 decks715 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion181 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion130 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion130 decks715 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion121 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion104 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion89 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion86 decks715 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion78 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion70 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion65 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion64 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.8%inclusion63 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.7%inclusion62 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.4%inclusion60 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.8%inclusion56 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion51 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion38 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion45 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion44 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.2%inclusion37 decks714 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion653 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion633 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion267 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion258 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion250 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion243 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion185 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion158 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion157 decks715 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion93 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion90 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion87 decks699 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion77 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.3%inclusion52 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion45 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion42 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion40 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion700 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion689 decks715 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion685 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion679 decks715 decks
0%synergy
Tournament Grounds
76%inclusion540 decks715 decks
73%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion470 decks715 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion412 decks715 decks
13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
55%inclusion394 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion394 decks715 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
52%inclusion373 decks715 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion373 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion354 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion353 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion310 decks715 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion308 decks715 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion303 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion291 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion288 decks715 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion277 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion269 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion264 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion244 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion214 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion197 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion182 decks715 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion174 decks715 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion168 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion167 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion149 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion147 decks715 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion145 decks715 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion129 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion129 decks715 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion127 decks715 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion125 decks715 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion124 decks715 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion118 decks715 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion116 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion116 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion111 decks715 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
15%inclusion110 decks715 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion106 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion105 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion99 decks715 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion95 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion74 decks715 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
10%inclusion74 decks715 decks
-6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion71 decks715 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion69 decks715 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion67 decks699 decks
0%synergy