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

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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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Eclipsed Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Coercive Impetus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
89%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
87%synergy
Knight Exemplar
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
77%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
73%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
70%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
62%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
62%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Embercleave
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Shadowspear
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
55%synergy
Fervent Champion
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
55%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Knights' Charge
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Guardian of Faith
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Freya Crescent
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Valiant Knight
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Leonin Shikari
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Foulmire Knight
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Armory Paladin
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Order of Midnight
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Worthy Knight
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Mirran Crusader
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Cavalier of Night
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Shrike Force
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Discipline
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Winnowing
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Sunforger
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Argentum Armor
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Heartseeker
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
History of Benalia
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Axgard Armory
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion63 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Savai Crystal
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Tournament Grounds
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
80%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy