Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Loxodon Warhammer
77%inclusion95 decks123 decks
72%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion90 decks123 decks
68%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
74%inclusion91 decks123 decks
68%synergy
Thran Power Suit
72%inclusion89 decks123 decks
68%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
80%inclusion98 decks123 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
72%inclusion88 decks123 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion92 decks123 decks
64%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
64%inclusion79 decks123 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion83 decks123 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion94 decks123 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion80 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
64%inclusion79 decks123 decks
57%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
63%inclusion77 decks123 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
48%synergy
All That Glitters
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
50%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
59%inclusion73 decks123 decks
57%synergy
Single Combat
59%inclusion72 decks123 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion72 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
58%inclusion71 decks123 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
58%inclusion71 decks123 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Starnheim Courser
57%inclusion70 decks123 decks
52%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
52%inclusion64 decks123 decks
50%synergy
Relic Seeker
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Leonin Abunas
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
39%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
39%synergy
Lion Sash
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
35%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
33%inclusion40 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Gold Myr
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Delivery Moogle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Loyal Warhound
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Elder
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Primal Garuda
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Regal Caracal
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
King of the Pride
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Ingenious Smith
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion70 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Loran's Escape
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
46%inclusion56 decks123 decks
39%synergy
Disenchant
46%inclusion56 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Gods Willing
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Return to Dust
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Valorous Stance
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Condemn
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Resistance Reunited
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Brave the Elements
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Shelter
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Bovine Intervention
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Divine Reckoning
38%inclusion47 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
Redress Fate
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Ravnica at War
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Lay Down Arms
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Honor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Mass Calcify
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Board the Weatherlight
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion70 decks123 decks
54%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
49%synergy
Argentum Armor
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
50%inclusion62 decks123 decks
49%synergy
Celestial Armor
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Hero's Blade
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Prowler's Helm
43%inclusion53 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion42 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion40 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Greataxe
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Strata Scythe
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Short Bow
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Explorer's Scope
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Forebear's Blade
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Plate Armor
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Zephyr Boots
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Goldvein Pick
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
19%synergy
O-Naginata
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mirror Shield
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Kor Halberd
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Endless Atlas
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Team Pennant
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Barrow-Blade
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Armaments
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Ring of Thune
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Thunder Lasso
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Infiltration Lens
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Brawler's Plate
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Assault Suit
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Armored Ascension
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Chains of Custody
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Gift
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Tenuous Truce
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
16%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion87 decks123 decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
56%inclusion69 decks123 decks
47%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Steppe
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Grange
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-24%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-16%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
4%synergy
New Benalia
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Karoo
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion93 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion68 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Marble Diamond
46%inclusion56 decks123 decks
26%synergy
The Irencrag
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion123 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-6%synergy