Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget Voltron

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
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Thran Power Suit
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Haunted Cloak
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Single Combat
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Foundry Inspector
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Starnheim Courser
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Cloudsteel Kirin
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Relic Seeker
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Lion Sash
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Leonin Abunas
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Burnished Hart
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Loyal Warhound
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Gold Myr
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Smith
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Alms Collector
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Selfless Savior
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
King of the Pride
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Spirited Companion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Cartographer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Elder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Helpful Hunter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Settlement Blacksmith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Trusty Packbeast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Disenchant
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Loran's Escape
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Valorous Stance
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Brave the Elements
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Resistance Reunited
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Condemn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Bovine Intervention
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Take Up the Shield
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Due Respect
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Make Your Move
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Light the Way
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Oblation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ajani's Presence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Salvage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Cut a Deal
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Divine Reckoning
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Gift of Estates
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Revoke Existence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mass Calcify
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Exorcise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ravnica at War
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Lay Down Arms
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Redress Fate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rogue's Gloves
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Hero's Blade
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Celestial Armor
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Prowler's Helm
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Forebear's Blade
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Zephyr Boots
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
O-Naginata
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Goldvein Pick
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Plate Armor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Short Bow
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Team Pennant
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Batterbone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mirror Shield
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Assault Suit
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Barrow-Blade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Brawler's Plate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cathar's Shield
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Endless Atlas
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mandibular Kite
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Strata Scythe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
The Night of the Doctor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Chains of Custody
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Monumental Henge
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Grange
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cathedral of War
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the True
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
New Benalia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sequestered Stash
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Marble Diamond
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
26%synergy
The Irencrag
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy