Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Core Artifacts

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
Sword of Vengeance
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Thran Power Suit
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
All That Glitters
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Argentum Armor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Nettlecyst
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Starnheim Courser
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Lion Sash
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Leonin Abunas
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Arahbo, the First Fang
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Alms Collector
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
King of the Pride
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Gold Myr
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Smith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Delivery Moogle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Skyknight Squire
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Helpful Hunter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Jareth, Leonine Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Trusty Packbeast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Relic Seeker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Sunstriker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Brave the Elements
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gods Willing
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dawn Charm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Shelter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Make a Stand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cloudshift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Crumb and Get It
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Divine Reckoning
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Slash the Ranks
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Ravnica at War
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Gift of Estates
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Dismantling Wave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Recommission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Morningtide's Light
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Batterbone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Prowler's Helm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Cloak
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Celestial Armor
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-37%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Plate Armor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mirror Shield
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Chariot of Victory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Forebear's Blade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Timely Ward
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Field of Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Grange
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Guildless Commons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Marble Diamond
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy