Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Core Equipment

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
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Thran Power Suit
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
64%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Single Combat
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Lion Sash
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Argentum Armor
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Cloudsteel Kirin
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Starnheim Courser
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Leonin Abunas
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Relic Seeker
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Leonin Shikari
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Alms Collector
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Arahbo, the First Fang
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
King of the Pride
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Knight Exemplar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ingenious Smith
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Loran's Escape
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn Charm
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Elements
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Resistance Reunited
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Bovine Intervention
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Shelter
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Slash the Ranks
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Cut a Deal
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ravnica at War
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mass Calcify
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Lay Down Arms
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Heirloom
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Nettlecyst
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Haunted Cloak
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Celestial Armor
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Prowler's Helm
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Pearl Medallion
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Zephyr Boots
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Batterbone
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
O-Naginata
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Shield
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Forebear's Blade
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Plate Armor
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
42%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Cathedral of War
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Karoo
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
13%synergy
The Irencrag
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy