Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
74%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
72%synergy
Open the Armory
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
71%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
65%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Buried Ruin
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Single Combat
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Lion Sash
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Leonin Abunas
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Relic Seeker
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Leonin Shikari
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Warhound
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Alms Collector
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn Charm
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Brave the Elements
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Gift of Estates
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Ravnica at War
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Plate
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Robe of Stars
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Argentum Armor
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Plate
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Armor
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Cloak
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-38%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Forebear's Blade
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Resurrection Orb
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Short Bow
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
22%synergy
All That Glitters
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Armored Ascension
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power . . .
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
52%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Monumental Henge
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Cathedral of War
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-20%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Secluded Starforge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
New Benalia
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Arid Archway
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
14%synergy
The Irencrag
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy