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

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fix What's Broken
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
89%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
90%inclusion63 decks70 decks
87%synergy
Knight Exemplar
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
76%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
72%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Fervent Champion
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Embercleave
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
54%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Knights' Charge
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Guardian of Faith
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Freya Crescent
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Valiant Knight
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Leonin Shikari
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Foulmire Knight
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Armory Paladin
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Order of Midnight
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Worthy Knight
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Mirran Crusader
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Cavalier of Night
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Shrike Force
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Bedevil
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Discipline
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Painful Truths
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Winnowing
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Argentum Armor
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Vorpal Sword
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Heartseeker
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Godsend
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Fighter Class
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
History of Benalia
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion63 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Savai Crystal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Tournament Grounds
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
79%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
2%synergy