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

Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Rank #257
15decks
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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Knight Exemplar
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
98%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
89%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
84%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
78%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
78%synergy
Guardian of Faith
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
72%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Colossus Hammer
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Murderous Rider
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Freya Crescent
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Fervent Champion
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Leonin Shikari
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Valiant Knight
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Armory Paladin
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Worthy Knight
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Thalia's Lancers
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Riot Control
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Slash of Light
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Response // Resurgence
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Haunting Voyage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Gates Ablaze
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
What Must Be Done
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Embercleave
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Argentum Armor
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Vorpal Sword
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meteor Sword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Deathrender
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Glaive of the Guildpact
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Knights' Charge
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Planar Disruption
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Paladin Class
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Dual Casting
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Hold the Gates
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
All-Out Assault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
True Conviction
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Flamekin Village
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Maze's End
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-16%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Tournament Grounds
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
84%synergy
Nomad Outpost
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Savai Triome
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Akoum Refuge
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Citadel Gate
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-23%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy