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Balan, Wandering Knight
Price tag $0.46

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

#819 Current Rank
#860 Last Week
#608 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.

Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
+2% Synergy $0.15
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+1% Synergy $0.22
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $21.33
Kyoshi Battle Fan Kyoshi Battle Fan
0% Synergy $0.06
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-3% Synergy $3.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+79% Synergy $1.57
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+78% Synergy $0.63
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+71% Synergy $2.79
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+68% Synergy $2.34
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+63% Synergy $1.82
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+60% Synergy $1.55
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+59% Synergy $7.66
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+59% Synergy $0.77
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+59% Synergy $0.37
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+57% Synergy $0.90

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 $1.38
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+52% Synergy $16.35
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+52% Synergy $4.55
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+48% Synergy $28.07
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $5.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+45% Synergy $1.20
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+42% Synergy $38.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $3.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $30.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $46.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $89.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $44.01
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $11.24
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $91.84

Creatures

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

Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+46% Synergy $7.67
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+45% Synergy $0.24
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+45% Synergy $2.08
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+42% Synergy $0.27
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+39% Synergy $2.18
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+30% Synergy $9.98
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+30% Synergy $2.26
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+28% Synergy $0.50
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+25% Synergy $10.33
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+25% Synergy $0.19
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+23% Synergy $0.27
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+18% Synergy $0.53
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+17% Synergy $16.85
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+17% Synergy $26.03
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+16% Synergy $0.17
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+15% Synergy $4.03
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+15% Synergy $0.24
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $7.43
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $9.19
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+14% Synergy $0.18
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+13% Synergy $0.65
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+13% Synergy $0.36
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $8.17
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $1.89
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+8% Synergy $0.11
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.15
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+7% Synergy $0.08
Ironclad Slayer Ironclad Slayer
+7% Synergy $0.16
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.20
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+6% Synergy $2.66
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+5% Synergy $0.06
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+4% Synergy $1.91
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+4% Synergy $1.39
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+4% Synergy $0.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $42.73
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.08
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+2% Synergy $4.79
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $1.25
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+1% Synergy $7.05
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.41
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
-1% Synergy $2.47
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-2% Synergy $5.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.20
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-3% Synergy $5.17
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-3% Synergy $0.55
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.22
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $2.57
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.79

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+46% Synergy $0.21
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+28% Synergy $0.60
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+18% Synergy $0.19
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.14
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+10% Synergy $6.73
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $2.97
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+7% Synergy $0.09
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.06
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+6% Synergy $0.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.96
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.13
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.48
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $3.60
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.82
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.61
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $17.61
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.90
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.19
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $3.79
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.19
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $14.89
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.46
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $0.80
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $3.79
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $9.22

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+44% Synergy $0.47
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+31% Synergy $0.70
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+28% Synergy $0.54
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+16% Synergy $1.32
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.14
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+10% Synergy $0.13
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.72
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+6% Synergy $0.23
Kayla's Reconstruction Kayla's Reconstruction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.45
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $0.90
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+2% Synergy $0.93
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.23
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.45
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $5.95
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.70
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.22
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.39
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $1.87
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+50% Synergy $1.16
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+48% Synergy $2.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+44% Synergy $3.81
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+42% Synergy $2.04
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+39% Synergy $37.91
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+38% Synergy $13.50
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+38% Synergy $6.65
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+37% Synergy $36.41
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+36% Synergy $12.56
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+36% Synergy $2.52
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $19.89
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+35% Synergy $0.33
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+33% Synergy $43.68
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+32% Synergy $12.96
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy $2.27
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+31% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+28% Synergy $8.73
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+26% Synergy $0.25
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+25% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+24% Synergy $4.38
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+23% Synergy $0.20
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+23% Synergy $0.25
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+22% Synergy $9.33
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $17.47
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+21% Synergy $0.64
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+20% Synergy $12.49
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+19% Synergy $32.48
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+19% Synergy $0.56
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+18% Synergy $9.65
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+18% Synergy $12.32
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+16% Synergy $1.10
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+16% Synergy $1.59
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+16% Synergy $7.21
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+16% Synergy $16.32
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+16% Synergy $12.02
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+15% Synergy $0.13
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+15% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy $16.27
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+14% Synergy $11.52
Short Bow Short Bow
+14% Synergy $0.13
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+13% Synergy $20.95
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+13% Synergy $3.31
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $3.34
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+12% Synergy $4.70
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $1.78
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+12% Synergy $4.04
Godsend Godsend
+12% Synergy $3.11
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $2.25
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $3.70
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-38% Synergy $3.89

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+42% Synergy $4.03
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+36% Synergy $3.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+30% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.69
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $4.33
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $20.00
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.24
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $1.80
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $3.28
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
0% Synergy $0.24
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $7.94
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $26.05
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $3.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $4.41

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+17% Synergy $0.75
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy $0.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+43% Synergy $0.23
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $10.25
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+19% Synergy $0.68
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+14% Synergy $1.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $4.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $34.91
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.92
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.21
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $2.05
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $14.85
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $13.56
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.43
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.87
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.19
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-11% Synergy $18.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $3.51
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $38.24

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+13% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.17
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $16.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $175.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $25.64

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+18% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.17
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.12
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $6.69
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.61
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.42
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.79

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