Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Expensive Core

Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Rank #257
94decks
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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17%synergy
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
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6%synergy
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97%inclusion91 decks94 decks
93%synergy
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80%inclusion75 decks94 decks
78%synergy
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80%inclusion75 decks94 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion67 decks94 decks
69%synergy
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71%inclusion67 decks94 decks
68%synergy
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69%inclusion65 decks94 decks
66%synergy
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68%inclusion64 decks94 decks
64%synergy
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65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
61%synergy
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62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
56%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
52%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Argentum Armor
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
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Guardian of Faith
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Fervent Champion
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Murderous Rider
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Freya Crescent
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Leonin Shikari
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Armory Paladin
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Mirran Crusader
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Shrike Force
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Utter End
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Bond of Discipline
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
25%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Heartseeker
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Court of Embereth
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion85 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion80 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
The Irencrag
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion89 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion86 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion82 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
85%inclusion80 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion76 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Tournament Grounds
77%inclusion72 decks94 decks
74%synergy
Savai Triome
73%inclusion69 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion65 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion60 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Badlands
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
-13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
-19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-11%synergy