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Balan, Wandering Knight
Price tag $0.52

Legendary CreatureCat Knight

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#820 Current Rank
#778 Last Week
#636 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Balan, Wandering Knight.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Balan, Wandering Knight decks.

Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+2% Synergy $0.19
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+1% Synergy $0.32
Featherbrained Filcher Featherbrained Filcher
0% Synergy $0.17
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
-1% Synergy $0.62
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
-1% Synergy $2.68

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Balan, Wandering Knight's abilities and overall game plan.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+79% Synergy $1.93
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+77% Synergy $2.52
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+70% Synergy $3.56
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+67% Synergy $3.99
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+62% Synergy $3.31
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+60% Synergy $2.50
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+59% Synergy $0.98
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+59% Synergy $9.28
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+57% Synergy $0.60
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+57% Synergy $1.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balan, Wandering Knight decks.

Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+54% Synergy $0.91
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+51% Synergy $17.47
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+51% Synergy $4.62
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+46% Synergy $28.55
Dispatch Dispatch
+46% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+45% Synergy $2.00
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $8.56
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+41% Synergy $44.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $51.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $50.17
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $106.71
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $11.35
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $7.45

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Balan, Wandering Knight's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+45% Synergy $0.35
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+44% Synergy $8.29
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+44% Synergy $2.13
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.34
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+37% Synergy $2.09
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+30% Synergy $10.28
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $3.26
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+28% Synergy $0.56
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+24% Synergy $12.48
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+23% Synergy $0.32
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+23% Synergy $0.29
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+18% Synergy $18.71
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+18% Synergy $0.56
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+16% Synergy $27.93
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+15% Synergy $0.93
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+15% Synergy $4.65
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+15% Synergy $0.22
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $15.71
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+14% Synergy $0.26
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+13% Synergy $12.83
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+13% Synergy $0.88
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+13% Synergy $0.18
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $9.26
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $4.80
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+8% Synergy $0.28
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.29
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+7% Synergy $0.30
Ironclad Slayer Ironclad Slayer
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.35
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+6% Synergy $0.19
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+6% Synergy $0.21
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+6% Synergy $1.55
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+4% Synergy $2.57
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+4% Synergy $1.79
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+4% Synergy $0.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $54.22
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.25
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+1% Synergy $10.54
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
0% Synergy $1.96
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.44
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
-1% Synergy $2.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-2% Synergy $7.88
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-3% Synergy $6.84
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-3% Synergy $0.69
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.38
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-4% Synergy $1.04
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-8% Synergy $0.46
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $3.44
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $3.75

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balan, Wandering Knight safe.

Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+28% Synergy $0.98
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+18% Synergy $0.33
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.12
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+11% Synergy $8.67
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $3.44
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.17
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.13
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+6% Synergy $0.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.18
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.45
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $4.59
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.06
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $22.83
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.79
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $7.41
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $5.41
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-2% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.90
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $18.77
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.68
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.48
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $4.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $15.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Balan, Wandering Knight's game plan and control the board.

Single Combat Single Combat
+45% Synergy $0.50
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+31% Synergy $0.75
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+28% Synergy $0.58
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+16% Synergy $1.30
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.26
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+9% Synergy $0.27
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.71
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.60
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.02
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.31
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.55
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.05
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $5.01
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.34
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.33
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $2.09
Austere Command Austere Command
-15% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+50% Synergy $2.19
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+46% Synergy $2.58
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+45% Synergy $3.61
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+42% Synergy $3.35
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+39% Synergy $40.13
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+37% Synergy $39.49
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $14.83
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+37% Synergy $7.87
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+36% Synergy $3.14
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+36% Synergy $14.47
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+34% Synergy $0.42
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+33% Synergy $28.23
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+33% Synergy $49.85
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+32% Synergy $0.22
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+31% Synergy $13.33
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+30% Synergy $3.65
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+28% Synergy $10.82
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+26% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.61
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+25% Synergy $0.20
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+23% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+23% Synergy $5.44
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+23% Synergy $0.33
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+22% Synergy $7.93
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $19.86
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+21% Synergy $36.49
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+21% Synergy $0.58
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+20% Synergy $11.92
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+19% Synergy $0.62
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+18% Synergy $14.47
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+17% Synergy $10.99
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+17% Synergy $1.49
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+16% Synergy $9.39
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+16% Synergy $19.18
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+15% Synergy $1.33
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+15% Synergy $0.61
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+15% Synergy $14.05
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy $18.64
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+13% Synergy $5.29
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+13% Synergy $5.99
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+13% Synergy $21.78
Short Bow Short Bow
+13% Synergy $0.27
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+13% Synergy $12.69
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $1.90
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $2.07
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+12% Synergy $4.35
Godsend Godsend
+11% Synergy $4.25
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $4.70
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-38% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Balan, Wandering Knight's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+40% Synergy $5.12
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+36% Synergy $3.73
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+30% Synergy $0.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $5.87
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $5.26
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $25.67
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $5.05
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $2.76
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $3.51
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
0% Synergy $0.27
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $8.76
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $28.99
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $5.70

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Balan, Wandering Knight to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+17% Synergy $0.80
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.59

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy $1.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+44% Synergy $0.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $13.00
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+19% Synergy $0.54
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+14% Synergy $0.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $5.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $37.51
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $8.92
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.89
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $7.61
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.25
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $13.92
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $1.00
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $15.14
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.06
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $6.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.25
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-11% Synergy $22.56
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-19% Synergy $44.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $6.34

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+13% Synergy $0.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.33
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $21.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $191.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.53
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.61
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $34.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Balan, Wandering Knight decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+19% Synergy $0.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $7.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.57
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $3.44

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