Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Expensive

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
Erode
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Weather Maker
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion351 decks370 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion352 decks370 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion330 decks370 decks
84%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
92%inclusion340 decks370 decks
83%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
88%inclusion324 decks370 decks
82%synergy
Shadowspear
87%inclusion322 decks370 decks
78%synergy
Commander's Plate
89%inclusion331 decks370 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
82%inclusion304 decks370 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion333 decks370 decks
75%synergy
Open the Armory
88%inclusion324 decks370 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion325 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
84%inclusion310 decks370 decks
74%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion310 decks370 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion293 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion284 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion264 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion263 decks370 decks
52%synergy
Land Tax
68%inclusion252 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion231 decks370 decks
57%synergy
Mithril Coat
60%inclusion223 decks370 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
80%inclusion296 decks370 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion263 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion251 decks370 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion241 decks370 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion144 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion87 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion53 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
59%inclusion218 decks370 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
55%inclusion203 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion191 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
49%inclusion183 decks370 decks
46%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion183 decks370 decks
42%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
49%inclusion182 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion96 decks207 decks
42%synergy
Giver of Runes
42%inclusion156 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Abunas
35%inclusion131 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
33%inclusion122 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion121 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
30%inclusion111 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion109 decks370 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion106 decks370 decks
24%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion90 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22%inclusion80 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion42 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion71 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Relic Seeker
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
15%inclusion57 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion54 decks359 decks
-2%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion53 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
-9%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
-12%synergy
Hushbringer
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Metalworker
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Solitude
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Loyal Warhound
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
52%inclusion191 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion175 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion156 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
32%inclusion118 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
26%inclusion96 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion65 decks338 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion57 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion55 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
-12%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Tithe
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.8%inclusion28 decks359 decks
-11%synergy
Argivian Find
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
42%inclusion157 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion123 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Divine Reckoning
25%inclusion91 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Slash the Ranks
19%inclusion71 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
-23%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
-9%synergy
Search for Glory
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
56%inclusion208 decks370 decks
50%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion187 decks348 decks
50%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion101 decks202 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
50%inclusion185 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion184 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
49%inclusion182 decks370 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
49%inclusion180 decks370 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
48%inclusion179 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
47%inclusion174 decks370 decks
42%synergy
Robe of Stars
44%inclusion161 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
43%inclusion158 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
42%inclusion154 decks370 decks
39%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
41%inclusion150 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
38%inclusion140 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion135 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36%inclusion134 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
32%inclusion119 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
30%inclusion112 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion104 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion93 decks348 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion96 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
-35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion88 decks348 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion90 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion87 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion63 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
22%inclusion83 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion79 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
21%inclusion78 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion68 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion55 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Resurrection Orb
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion154 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion132 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
26%inclusion98 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
19%inclusion72 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Rule of Law
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion269 decks370 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion268 decks370 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion247 decks370 decks
60%synergy
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion218 decks370 decks
50%synergy
War Room
58%inclusion216 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
46%inclusion171 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion160 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion152 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion149 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Monumental Henge
32%inclusion116 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion76 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion37 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Kor Haven
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
-16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Cathedral of War
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion355 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion257 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
65%inclusion242 decks370 decks
62%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion118 decks370 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion76 decks275 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion62 decks370 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion57 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion57 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
86%inclusion317 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
34%inclusion124 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion73 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion68 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion54 decks359 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
0%synergy