Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Budget Knights

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
Knights' Charge
81%inclusion142 decks176 decks
79%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
78%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
80%inclusion141 decks176 decks
77%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
77%inclusion136 decks176 decks
76%synergy
Colossus Hammer
77%inclusion135 decks176 decks
74%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
73%inclusion128 decks176 decks
71%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
66%inclusion117 decks176 decks
65%synergy
Fervent Champion
64%inclusion113 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
63%inclusion111 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
64%inclusion113 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Blackblade Reforged
66%inclusion116 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
64%inclusion113 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion112 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Valiant Knight
61%inclusion107 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Argentum Armor
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
56%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
56%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
57%inclusion100 decks176 decks
56%synergy
Despark
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Order of Midnight
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
53%synergy
Mortify
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Embereth Shieldbreaker
53%inclusion93 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
53%inclusion93 decks176 decks
49%synergy
Knight Exemplar
52%inclusion92 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
47%inclusion82 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Foulmire Knight
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Midnight Reaper
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Murderous Rider
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Armory Paladin
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Corpse Knight
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Worthy Knight
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Shrike Force
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Skyknight Legionnaire
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Embereth Skyblazer
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Venerable Knight
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Fireborn Knight
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Khorvath Brightflame
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Benalish Marshal
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Josu Vess, Lich Knight
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Paladin
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Imodane's Recruiter
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Ardenvale Tactician
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
-18%synergy
Crackling Doom
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Dire Tactics
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Integrity // Intervention
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Resistance Reunited
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Murder
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
48%inclusion84 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Single Combat
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Response // Resurgence
35%inclusion61 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Bond of Discipline
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
-22%synergy
Joust
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-16%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Damn
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Righteous Confluence
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Circle of Loyalty
52%inclusion91 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
36%inclusion64 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
36%inclusion64 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Steelclaw Lance
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Celestial Armor
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Heirloom Blade
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Vorpal Sword
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Shining Armor
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Cranial Ram
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Short Bow
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Forebear's Blade
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Heartseeker
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Brass Knuckles
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Slipper
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Drach'Nyen
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Grappling Hook
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Blade
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Blacksmith's Talent
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
17%synergy
History of Benalia
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Fighter Class
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Paladin Class
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion79 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion138 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion129 decks176 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Signet
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion67 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion67 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-26%synergy
Mardu Banner
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Savai Crystal
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-28%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion175 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion175 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion174 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion159 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Tournament Grounds
87%inclusion153 decks176 decks
85%synergy
Nomad Outpost
75%inclusion132 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
69%inclusion122 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion116 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Temple of Triumph
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion88 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Scoured Barrens
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Landscape
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
-21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Boros Guildgate
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
-31%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
-19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
-21%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
-34%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
-19%synergy
Godless Shrine
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-35%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Jagged Barrens
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-2%synergy