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
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion38 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion3.17K decks3.76K decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion3.28K decks3.76K decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion3.16K decks3.76K decks
69%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion2.75K decks3.76K decks
67%synergy
Open the Armory
74%inclusion2.80K decks3.76K decks
61%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
65%inclusion2.44K decks3.76K decks
59%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
64%inclusion2.40K decks3.76K decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion2.52K decks3.76K decks
58%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion2.65K decks3.76K decks
58%synergy
Thran Power Suit
62%inclusion2.33K decks3.76K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion3.03K decks3.76K decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion2.96K decks3.76K decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion2.62K decks3.76K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion2.42K decks3.76K decks
46%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion2.25K decks3.76K decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion2.20K decks3.76K decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion2.07K decks3.76K decks
46%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion2.03K decks3.76K decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion2.03K decks3.76K decks
47%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
54%inclusion2.03K decks3.76K decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion1.26K decks3.76K decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion1.09K decks3.76K decks
-0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion1.09K decks3.76K decks
2%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion686 decks3.76K decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion424 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion276 decks3.76K decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.8%inclusion255 decks3.76K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion1.81K decks3.76K decks
43%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
47%inclusion1.75K decks3.76K decks
44%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
47%inclusion1.75K decks3.76K decks
43%synergy
Leonin Abunas
46%inclusion1.72K decks3.76K decks
44%synergy
Lion Sash
42%inclusion1.57K decks3.76K decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
37%inclusion1.38K decks3.76K decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion1.33K decks3.76K decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
34%inclusion1.28K decks3.76K decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1.24K decks3.76K decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1.22K decks3.76K decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion1.21K decks3.76K decks
27%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
29%inclusion1.09K decks3.76K decks
27%synergy
Starnheim Courser
28%inclusion1.04K decks3.76K decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion1.02K decks3.76K decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion963 decks3.76K decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion928 decks3.76K decks
13%synergy
Relic Seeker
23%inclusion882 decks3.76K decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion521 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
21%inclusion460 decks2.23K decks
17%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
20%inclusion757 decks3.76K decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion693 decks3.76K decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion660 decks3.76K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion634 decks3.76K decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion618 decks3.76K decks
15%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
15%inclusion550 decks3.76K decks
14%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
14%inclusion535 decks3.76K decks
13%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
14%inclusion522 decks3.76K decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion502 decks3.76K decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion499 decks3.76K decks
-9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion473 decks3.76K decks
-4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion423 decks3.76K decks
-2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion423 decks3.76K decks
-8%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
10%inclusion292 decks2.84K decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
10%inclusion376 decks3.76K decks
-1%synergy
Gold Myr
10%inclusion369 decks3.76K decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion355 decks3.76K decks
-8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.2%inclusion199 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
8.6%inclusion323 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.3%inclusion314 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
7.9%inclusion297 decks3.76K decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.7%inclusion289 decks3.76K decks
-3%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.7%inclusion288 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.3%inclusion276 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.0%inclusion262 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.9%inclusion261 decks3.76K decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.7%inclusion254 decks3.76K decks
2%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.5%inclusion245 decks3.76K decks
-3%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.3%inclusion237 decks3.76K decks
4%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
6.0%inclusion227 decks3.76K decks
4%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.8%inclusion219 decks3.76K decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion1.69K decks3.76K decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
36%inclusion1.36K decks3.76K decks
29%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.76K decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.76K decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
24%inclusion907 decks3.76K decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion797 decks3.76K decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion757 decks3.76K decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion717 decks3.76K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
17%inclusion658 decks3.76K decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion533 decks3.66K decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion507 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion503 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion435 decks3.76K decks
-0%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.4%inclusion354 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion329 decks3.76K decks
0%synergy
Gods Willing
8.6%inclusion324 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.0%inclusion171 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.4%inclusion278 decks3.76K decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion266 decks3.76K decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion264 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.8%inclusion257 decks3.76K decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.6%inclusion250 decks3.76K decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion238 decks3.76K decks
-13%synergy
Condemn
5.9%inclusion222 decks3.76K decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion212 decks3.76K decks
-1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.5%inclusion207 decks3.76K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
49%inclusion1.84K decks3.76K decks
43%synergy
Slash the Ranks
34%inclusion1.26K decks3.76K decks
31%synergy
Divine Reckoning
31%inclusion1.19K decks3.76K decks
28%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
21%inclusion777 decks3.76K decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion630 decks3.76K decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion598 decks3.76K decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion551 decks3.76K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion514 decks3.76K decks
-15%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion489 decks3.76K decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion460 decks3.76K decks
-2%synergy
Ravnica at War
10%inclusion395 decks3.76K decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion379 decks3.76K decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion371 decks3.76K decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.7%inclusion251 decks3.76K decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion245 decks3.76K decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.4%inclusion85 decks1.33K decks
-1%synergy
Redress Fate
6.0%inclusion205 decks3.39K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion2K decks3.76K decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
53%inclusion2K decks3.76K decks
45%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion1.95K decks3.76K decks
49%synergy
Argentum Armor
49%inclusion1.86K decks3.76K decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion1.77K decks3.76K decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion1.71K decks3.76K decks
39%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
45%inclusion1.69K decks3.76K decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion1.58K decks3.76K decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
42%inclusion1.58K decks3.76K decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion1.51K decks3.76K decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion1.49K decks3.76K decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion1.48K decks3.75K decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion1.47K decks3.76K decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion1.43K decks3.76K decks
33%synergy
Robe of Stars
35%inclusion1.32K decks3.76K decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
34%inclusion1.27K decks3.76K decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1.23K decks3.76K decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion673 decks2.19K decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion1.14K decks3.75K decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.76K decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
28%inclusion1.06K decks3.76K decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion1.06K decks3.76K decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.76K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion1.01K decks3.76K decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
26%inclusion969 decks3.76K decks
24%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
25%inclusion959 decks3.76K decks
23%synergy
Celestial Armor
24%inclusion750 decks3.17K decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion881 decks3.76K decks
-37%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion458 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion791 decks3.75K decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion775 decks3.76K decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion585 decks2.86K decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion763 decks3.76K decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
20%inclusion734 decks3.76K decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion373 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion648 decks3.76K decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion645 decks3.76K decks
-7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion642 decks3.76K decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion640 decks3.76K decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion626 decks3.76K decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion596 decks3.76K decks
14%synergy
Prowler's Helm
16%inclusion588 decks3.76K decks
15%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
15%inclusion562 decks3.76K decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion546 decks3.76K decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion538 decks3.76K decks
13%synergy
Short Bow
14%inclusion495 decks3.62K decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion513 decks3.76K decks
12%synergy
Resurrection Orb
14%inclusion510 decks3.76K decks
13%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion485 decks3.76K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
12%inclusion461 decks3.76K decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion1.69K decks3.76K decks
39%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion1.67K decks3.76K decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion1.55K decks3.76K decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
34%inclusion1.26K decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion920 decks3.76K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion668 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion372 decks3.76K decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.8%inclusion332 decks3.76K decks
-13%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.9%inclusion297 decks3.76K decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.5%inclusion284 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion260 decks3.76K decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.7%inclusion254 decks3.76K decks
-0%synergy
Armored Ascension
6.5%inclusion244 decks3.76K decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion240 decks3.76K decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
18%inclusion663 decks3.76K decks
16%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
9.0%inclusion340 decks3.76K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion2.70K decks3.76K decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion1.98K decks3.76K decks
44%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion1.55K decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion1.25K decks3.76K decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion1.22K decks3.76K decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
28%inclusion1.04K decks3.76K decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion778 decks3.76K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion733 decks3.76K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion723 decks3.76K decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion699 decks3.76K decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion642 decks3.76K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion641 decks3.76K decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion311 decks2.23K decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion498 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion496 decks3.76K decks
-19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion493 decks3.76K decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion392 decks3.76K decks
-8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion321 decks3.76K decks
-18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion300 decks3.76K decks
-0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.8%inclusion295 decks3.76K decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion289 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.0%inclusion264 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.5%inclusion243 decks3.76K decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
6.4%inclusion242 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion238 decks3.76K decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion203 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion3.33K decks3.76K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion2.43K decks3.76K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion1.45K decks3.76K decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
22%inclusion834 decks3.76K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion609 decks3.76K decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion429 decks2.86K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion529 decks3.76K decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion487 decks3.76K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion402 decks3.76K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion362 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.8%inclusion331 decks3.76K decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.9%inclusion298 decks3.76K decks
-7%synergy
Caged Sun
6.5%inclusion243 decks3.76K decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion218 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion3.62K decks3.76K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion1.29K decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion819 decks3.76K decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion503 decks3.76K decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion387 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion381 decks3.76K decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion355 decks3.76K decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion327 decks3.76K decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion243 decks3.76K decks
0%synergy