Balan, Wandering Knight (Commander) - Budget

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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3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Eager Glyphmage
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Erode
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Joined Researchers
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
77%inclusion288 decks372 decks
65%synergy
Colossus Hammer
69%inclusion256 decks372 decks
64%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
67%inclusion250 decks372 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
66%inclusion245 decks372 decks
61%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
62%inclusion231 decks372 decks
61%synergy
Thran Power Suit
65%inclusion243 decks372 decks
61%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
62%inclusion232 decks372 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
64%inclusion238 decks372 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
60%inclusion223 decks372 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion269 decks372 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
68%inclusion252 decks372 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion243 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion227 decks372 decks
55%synergy
Haunted Cloak
60%inclusion222 decks372 decks
55%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
58%inclusion214 decks372 decks
53%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion213 decks372 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion210 decks372 decks
-19%synergy
Starnheim Courser
54%inclusion200 decks372 decks
49%synergy
Hero's Blade
53%inclusion198 decks372 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
53%inclusion198 decks372 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Cloudsteel Kirin
52%inclusion194 decks372 decks
50%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
39%inclusion146 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Relic Seeker
39%inclusion146 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
35%inclusion130 decks372 decks
32%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
34%inclusion128 decks372 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion127 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
33%inclusion124 decks372 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion123 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
33%inclusion121 decks372 decks
30%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
32%inclusion120 decks372 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
31%inclusion117 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion94 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion93 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion91 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion89 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
23%inclusion62 decks266 decks
21%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
23%inclusion85 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion84 decks372 decks
18%synergy
Burnished Hart
21%inclusion79 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
19%inclusion70 decks372 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Warhound
18%inclusion68 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
17%inclusion63 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
16%inclusion61 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion50 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
12%inclusion45 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion43 decks372 decks
-7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
11%inclusion40 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion34 decks372 decks
-4%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
8.3%inclusion31 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Savior
8.1%inclusion30 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Smith
8.1%inclusion30 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.8%inclusion29 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Elder
7.5%inclusion28 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
7.0%inclusion26 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Militant Inquisitor
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.5%inclusion24 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
5.9%inclusion22 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
5.6%inclusion21 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
5.4%inclusion20 decks372 decks
-17%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.4%inclusion20 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion196 decks372 decks
-15%synergy
Disenchant
45%inclusion167 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion163 decks372 decks
37%synergy
Loran's Escape
44%inclusion163 decks372 decks
36%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
41%inclusion153 decks372 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion139 decks372 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion100 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Valorous Stance
25%inclusion94 decks372 decks
22%synergy
Gods Willing
22%inclusion83 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion80 decks372 decks
-5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
16%inclusion59 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
14%inclusion53 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Condemn
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion50 decks372 decks
-9%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
12%inclusion43 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Brave the Elements
11%inclusion40 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Resistance Reunited
10%inclusion37 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion34 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Bovine Intervention
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
53%inclusion197 decks372 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion192 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Slash the Ranks
37%inclusion137 decks372 decks
35%synergy
Divine Reckoning
33%inclusion122 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
28%inclusion103 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
24%inclusion91 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion70 decks372 decks
-10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
19%inclusion69 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion63 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Ravnica at War
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
15%inclusion54 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion41 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion37 decks372 decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Estates
10%inclusion36 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Redress Fate
9.0%inclusion29 decks321 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.8%inclusion29 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion22 decks372 decks
-9%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.6%inclusion21 decks372 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Avacyn
49%inclusion182 decks372 decks
47%synergy
Argentum Armor
47%inclusion173 decks372 decks
43%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
46%inclusion172 decks372 decks
44%synergy
Celestial Armor
45%inclusion137 decks302 decks
42%synergy
Greataxe
37%inclusion138 decks372 decks
37%synergy
Prowler's Helm
37%inclusion138 decks372 decks
36%synergy
Plate Armor
34%inclusion126 decks372 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion124 decks372 decks
30%synergy
Short Bow
32%inclusion109 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion113 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion112 decks372 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion112 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
29%inclusion107 decks372 decks
25%synergy
Goldvein Pick
29%inclusion107 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Forebear's Blade
29%inclusion107 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
28%inclusion104 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion101 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Strata Scythe
26%inclusion97 decks372 decks
25%synergy
Batterbone
24%inclusion89 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
23%inclusion85 decks372 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion77 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Zephyr Boots
20%inclusion75 decks372 decks
19%synergy
O-Naginata
19%inclusion69 decks372 decks
18%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
18%inclusion68 decks372 decks
18%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
18%inclusion67 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Ring of Thune
17%inclusion65 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion64 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion45 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion62 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Shield
15%inclusion55 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Barrow-Blade
15%inclusion55 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Team Pennant
13%inclusion50 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion50 decks372 decks
-14%synergy
Brawler's Plate
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Kor Halberd
12%inclusion46 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
12%inclusion44 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion41 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Armaments
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Infiltration Lens
10%inclusion38 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion37 decks372 decks
-9%synergy
Mandibular Kite
9.3%inclusion34 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Thunder Lasso
9.1%inclusion34 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Endless Atlas
8.9%inclusion33 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Prying Blade
8.6%inclusion32 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
50%inclusion186 decks372 decks
39%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion123 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion83 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Armored Ascension
15%inclusion54 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Custody
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion38 decks372 decks
-7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Banishing Light
5.6%inclusion21 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
-16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion54 decks372 decks
13%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion243 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion169 decks372 decks
36%synergy
Monumental Henge
26%inclusion97 decks367 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion69 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion64 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion43 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion29 decks372 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion27 decks372 decks
-28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion21 decks372 decks
-18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion280 decks372 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion222 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion192 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Marble Diamond
48%inclusion180 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion74 decks372 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion54 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion40 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion38 decks372 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.6%inclusion32 decks372 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion31 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.5%inclusion24 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion372 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion148 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion37 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.5%inclusion28 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
7.0%inclusion26 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
2%synergy