Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander)

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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Swordsman's Steel
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Erode
7.2%inclusion42 decks580 decks
-2%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
4.8%inclusion4 decks84 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion3.19K decks3.78K decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion3.29K decks3.78K decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion3.17K decks3.78K decks
69%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion2.76K decks3.78K decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion2.81K decks3.78K decks
61%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
65%inclusion2.45K decks3.78K decks
59%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
64%inclusion2.42K decks3.78K decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion2.53K decks3.78K decks
58%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion2.65K decks3.78K decks
58%synergy
Thran Power Suit
62%inclusion2.34K decks3.78K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion3.05K decks3.78K decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion2.98K decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion2.63K decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion2.44K decks3.78K decks
46%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion2.27K decks3.78K decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion2.21K decks3.78K decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion2.08K decks3.78K decks
46%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion2.04K decks3.78K decks
47%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
54%inclusion2.04K decks3.78K decks
50%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion2.04K decks3.78K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1.26K decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion1.09K decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion1.09K decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion686 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion422 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion276 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.8%inclusion256 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion1.81K decks3.78K decks
42%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
47%inclusion1.76K decks3.78K decks
44%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
46%inclusion1.75K decks3.78K decks
43%synergy
Leonin Abunas
45%inclusion1.72K decks3.78K decks
43%synergy
Lion Sash
42%inclusion1.57K decks3.78K decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
37%inclusion1.39K decks3.78K decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion1.32K decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.28K decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1.24K decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion1.22K decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion1.22K decks3.78K decks
27%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
29%inclusion1.09K decks3.78K decks
27%synergy
Starnheim Courser
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.78K decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion1.02K decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion970 decks3.78K decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion931 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion530 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Relic Seeker
23%inclusion881 decks3.78K decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
21%inclusion469 decks2.26K decks
17%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion760 decks3.78K decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion698 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion665 decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion638 decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion624 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
15%inclusion550 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
14%inclusion537 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
14%inclusion527 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion503 decks3.78K decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion497 decks3.78K decks
-9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion474 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion425 decks3.78K decks
-8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion421 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
10%inclusion295 decks2.88K decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
10%inclusion381 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Gold Myr
10%inclusion371 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion355 decks3.78K decks
-8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.2%inclusion203 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
8.6%inclusion326 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.2%inclusion312 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
8.0%inclusion302 decks3.78K decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.7%inclusion290 decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.6%inclusion289 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.3%inclusion275 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.0%inclusion264 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.9%inclusion262 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.7%inclusion252 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.5%inclusion247 decks3.78K decks
-3%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.3%inclusion238 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
6.1%inclusion230 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.8%inclusion218 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion1.70K decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
36%inclusion1.36K decks3.78K decks
28%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion1.11K decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
24%inclusion915 decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion801 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion763 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion719 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion661 decks3.78K decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion538 decks3.69K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion507 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion506 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion437 decks3.78K decks
-0%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.4%inclusion356 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion328 decks3.78K decks
-0%synergy
Gods Willing
8.6%inclusion327 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion174 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.3%inclusion278 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
7.0%inclusion265 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion264 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.9%inclusion261 decks3.78K decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.6%inclusion251 decks3.78K decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion237 decks3.78K decks
-13%synergy
Condemn
5.9%inclusion225 decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion213 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.5%inclusion208 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
49%inclusion1.85K decks3.78K decks
43%synergy
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion1.26K decks3.78K decks
31%synergy
Divine Reckoning
31%inclusion1.19K decks3.78K decks
28%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
21%inclusion780 decks3.78K decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion633 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion601 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion554 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion515 decks3.78K decks
-15%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion489 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion458 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Ravnica at War
10%inclusion397 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion379 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion370 decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.6%inclusion250 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion246 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Redress Fate
6.0%inclusion206 decks3.43K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion2.01K decks3.78K decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion2.01K decks3.78K decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion1.96K decks3.78K decks
49%synergy
Argentum Armor
49%inclusion1.87K decks3.78K decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion1.77K decks3.78K decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion1.71K decks3.78K decks
39%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
45%inclusion1.69K decks3.78K decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion1.59K decks3.78K decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
42%inclusion1.58K decks3.78K decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion1.51K decks3.78K decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion1.50K decks3.78K decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion1.49K decks3.78K decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion1.48K decks3.78K decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion1.43K decks3.78K decks
33%synergy
Robe of Stars
35%inclusion1.32K decks3.78K decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
34%inclusion1.27K decks3.78K decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1.24K decks3.78K decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion688 decks2.23K decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion1.15K decks3.78K decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.78K decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion1.07K decks3.78K decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion1.06K decks3.78K decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.78K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion1.02K decks3.78K decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion977 decks3.78K decks
25%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
25%inclusion958 decks3.78K decks
23%synergy
Celestial Armor
24%inclusion763 decks3.21K decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion885 decks3.78K decks
-37%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion463 decks2.15K decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion800 decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion598 decks2.89K decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion777 decks3.78K decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion763 decks3.78K decks
17%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
19%inclusion737 decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion379 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion653 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion649 decks3.78K decks
-7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion645 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion642 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion634 decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion602 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Prowler's Helm
16%inclusion592 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
15%inclusion566 decks3.78K decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion555 decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion536 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion517 decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Short Bow
14%inclusion497 decks3.65K decks
13%synergy
Resurrection Orb
14%inclusion513 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion491 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
12%inclusion462 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion1.69K decks3.78K decks
39%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion1.67K decks3.78K decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion1.56K decks3.78K decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1.27K decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion924 decks3.78K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion672 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion373 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.8%inclusion333 decks3.78K decks
-13%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.8%inclusion297 decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.5%inclusion284 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion260 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.7%inclusion255 decks3.78K decks
-0%synergy
Armored Ascension
6.4%inclusion244 decks3.78K decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion239 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
18%inclusion665 decks3.78K decks
16%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
9.0%inclusion341 decks3.78K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion2.71K decks3.78K decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion1.99K decks3.78K decks
43%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion1.55K decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion1.26K decks3.78K decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion1.23K decks3.78K decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.78K decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion784 decks3.78K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion732 decks3.78K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion728 decks3.78K decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion703 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion643 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion641 decks3.78K decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion315 decks2.26K decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion502 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion500 decks3.78K decks
-19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion494 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion394 decks3.78K decks
-8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion321 decks3.78K decks
-18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion300 decks3.78K decks
-0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.8%inclusion296 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.6%inclusion287 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.0%inclusion264 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.4%inclusion242 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
6.4%inclusion242 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion239 decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion202 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion3.35K decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion2.44K decks3.78K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion1.45K decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion843 decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion614 decks3.78K decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion440 decks2.90K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion536 decks3.78K decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion488 decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion407 decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion363 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.8%inclusion332 decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.9%inclusion298 decks3.78K decks
-7%synergy
Caged Sun
6.4%inclusion242 decks3.78K decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion223 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion3.64K decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion1.29K decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion822 decks3.78K decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion507 decks3.78K decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion387 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion385 decks3.78K decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion355 decks3.78K decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion329 decks3.78K decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion244 decks3.78K decks
0%synergy