Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Optimized

Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Rank #257
174decks
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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Turbulent Moor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Erode
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Forum of Amity
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion155 decks174 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
79%inclusion137 decks174 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
72%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
75%inclusion130 decks174 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion128 decks174 decks
70%synergy
Knight Exemplar
69%inclusion120 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion119 decks174 decks
66%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
67%inclusion117 decks174 decks
65%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion120 decks174 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion142 decks174 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion129 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion113 decks174 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
59%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
60%inclusion104 decks174 decks
54%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion102 decks174 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
53%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion94 decks174 decks
50%synergy
Argentum Armor
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion109 decks174 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion105 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
52%inclusion91 decks174 decks
51%synergy
Fervent Champion
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion68 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
35%synergy
Murderous Rider
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Leonin Shikari
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
27%inclusion38 decks143 decks
26%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Valiant Knight
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion24 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Mirran Crusader
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
40%inclusion69 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Bond of Discipline
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion82 decks174 decks
45%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Embercleave
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion64 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
21%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
14%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Godsend
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Worldslayer
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
47%inclusion82 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Knights' Charge
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
All-Out Assault
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion167 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion152 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion169 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion168 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion167 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion161 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion123 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion118 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Tournament Grounds
67%inclusion116 decks174 decks
64%synergy
Savai Triome
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion94 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion84 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
-16%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-2%synergy