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
Eclipsed Steppe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Expanse
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
89%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
88%synergy
Knight Exemplar
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
75%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Fervent Champion
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Embercleave
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Knights' Charge
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Valiant Knight
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Freya Crescent
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Foulmire Knight
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Reaper
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Armory Paladin
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Order of Midnight
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Mirran Crusader
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Cecil, Dark Knight
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Worthy Knight
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Cavalier of Night
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Thalia's Lancers
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Doom
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Ride Down
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Discipline
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Argentum Armor
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
40%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Vorpal Sword
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Heartseeker
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
History of Benalia
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Mutavault
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Savai Crystal
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Tournament Grounds
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
80%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Nomad Outpost
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-26%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy