Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget

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
Quintessential Katana
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Dimensional Exile
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Weather Maker
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
78%inclusion289 decks370 decks
66%synergy
Colossus Hammer
69%inclusion256 decks370 decks
64%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
65%inclusion241 decks370 decks
64%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
69%inclusion254 decks370 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
67%inclusion248 decks370 decks
62%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
64%inclusion236 decks370 decks
62%synergy
Thran Power Suit
65%inclusion241 decks370 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
61%inclusion226 decks370 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
64%inclusion237 decks370 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion251 decks370 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion266 decks370 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion238 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
63%inclusion232 decks370 decks
56%synergy
Haunted Cloak
59%inclusion218 decks370 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion216 decks370 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion215 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion212 decks370 decks
-18%synergy
Single Combat
56%inclusion208 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion204 decks370 decks
52%synergy
Starnheim Courser
55%inclusion202 decks370 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Cloudsteel Kirin
54%inclusion201 decks370 decks
52%synergy
Relic Seeker
40%inclusion149 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
40%inclusion147 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
36%inclusion133 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
35%inclusion129 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion127 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
34%inclusion127 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
34%inclusion125 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
34%inclusion124 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
32%inclusion120 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
32%inclusion120 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion91 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion91 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
24%inclusion61 decks258 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion86 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Burnished Hart
21%inclusion79 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
19%inclusion71 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Warhound
19%inclusion69 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion36 decks204 decks
14%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Ingenious Smith
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Savior
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Elder
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Militant Inquisitor
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-17%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion193 decks370 decks
-15%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Loran's Escape
45%inclusion165 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Disenchant
44%inclusion162 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
41%inclusion152 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion100 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Valorous Stance
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Gods Willing
23%inclusion85 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion79 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Shelter
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Resistance Reunited
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Brave the Elements
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Bovine Intervention
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
52%inclusion192 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Slash the Ranks
39%inclusion145 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Divine Reckoning
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion106 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Cut a Deal
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
19%inclusion72 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion67 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Ravnica at War
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Unfinished Business
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Estates
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Redress Fate
9.2%inclusion29 decks315 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
-9%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
53%inclusion195 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
50%inclusion184 decks370 decks
48%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
49%inclusion180 decks370 decks
46%synergy
Argentum Armor
48%inclusion177 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Celestial Armor
47%inclusion140 decks296 decks
44%synergy
Prowler's Helm
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Greataxe
36%inclusion133 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Plate Armor
33%inclusion122 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion122 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Short Bow
32%inclusion108 decks337 decks
31%synergy
Explorer's Scope
31%inclusion113 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion113 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion111 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
29%inclusion107 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
28%inclusion105 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Forebear's Blade
28%inclusion105 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
24%synergy
Goldvein Pick
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Strata Scythe
26%inclusion97 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Batterbone
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
22%inclusion82 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Zephyr Boots
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
19%synergy
O-Naginata
18%inclusion67 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion67 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Ring of Thune
18%inclusion67 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion47 decks261 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
15%synergy
Barrow-Blade
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
-14%synergy
Brawler's Plate
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Team Pennant
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Kor Halberd
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Angelic Armaments
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Infiltration Lens
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Endless Atlas
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Thunder Lasso
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Mandibular Kite
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Assault Suit
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion190 decks370 decks
40%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion133 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion85 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Armored Ascension
15%inclusion57 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Chains of Custody
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Banishing Light
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion55 decks370 decks
14%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion244 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion172 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Monumental Henge
28%inclusion99 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
18%inclusion68 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
-28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
-17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion284 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion225 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion188 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Marble Diamond
47%inclusion173 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion79 decks370 decks
13%synergy
The Irencrag
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
9.3%inclusion19 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion370 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion147 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
2%synergy