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Balan, Wandering Knight
Price tag $0.47

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

#644 Current Rank
#744 Last Week
#544 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.

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+16% Synergy $25.00
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+15% Synergy $36.85
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $7.86
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $4.85
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+7% Synergy $2.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+79% Synergy $2.39
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+79% Synergy $1.70
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $1.97
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+69% Synergy $2.31
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+65% Synergy $1.94
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+61% Synergy $1.06
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+60% Synergy $8.35
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+60% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+59% Synergy $0.61
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+59% Synergy $1.33

Top Cards

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+54% Synergy $21.70
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+54% Synergy $1.02
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+53% Synergy $3.80
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+49% Synergy $24.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+46% Synergy $1.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $7.32
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+42% Synergy $35.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+15% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $34.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $71.05
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.58
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.99

Creatures

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

Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+47% Synergy $6.51
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+45% Synergy $0.33
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+44% Synergy $1.58
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+42% Synergy $0.24
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+40% Synergy $1.09
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+31% Synergy $14.00
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+31% Synergy $3.36
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+28% Synergy $0.46
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+26% Synergy $0.25
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+24% Synergy $7.56
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+22% Synergy $0.18
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+19% Synergy $0.57
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+18% Synergy $31.10
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+18% Synergy $0.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+16% Synergy $6.79
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+15% Synergy $3.98
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+15% Synergy $0.24
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $10.32
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+14% Synergy $0.17
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+12% Synergy $0.87
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+10% Synergy $6.86
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $1.92
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.16
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+8% Synergy $0.15
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.35
Ironclad Slayer Ironclad Slayer
+7% Synergy $0.07
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+7% Synergy $0.20
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+7% Synergy $3.82
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+4% Synergy $1.73
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+4% Synergy $1.26
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+4% Synergy $0.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $42.20
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+2% Synergy $4.79
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+2% Synergy $1.22
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+1% Synergy $5.47
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.12
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
0% Synergy $1.08
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-1% Synergy $3.70
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.44
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
-1% Synergy $1.24
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-2% Synergy $5.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-3% Synergy $0.91
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
-3% Synergy $0.78
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-4% Synergy $0.80
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-6% Synergy $0.29
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-6% Synergy $0.61
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-7% Synergy $2.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $3.39

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+45% Synergy $0.45
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+30% Synergy $0.51
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+18% Synergy $0.21
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.13
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+10% Synergy $5.00
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $1.96
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+7% Synergy $0.08
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+6% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.10
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.84
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.13
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.54
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $4.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $6.48
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $16.29
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.45
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.28
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $0.63
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $16.24
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $3.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $11.91

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+45% Synergy $0.47
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+30% Synergy $0.54
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+28% Synergy $0.62
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+17% Synergy $0.89
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+11% Synergy $0.30
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.23
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+7% Synergy $0.74
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.55
Kayla's Reconstruction Kayla's Reconstruction
+5% Synergy $0.07
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.39
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $0.73
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+2% Synergy $0.59
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.32
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.39
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $5.68
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $2.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.40
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.30
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $1.50
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+50% Synergy $0.77
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+49% Synergy $1.87
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+44% Synergy $3.11
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+43% Synergy $2.15
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+41% Synergy $17.44
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+40% Synergy $33.77
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+39% Synergy $31.55
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+39% Synergy $8.74
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+37% Synergy $17.15
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+37% Synergy $14.36
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+36% Synergy $1.78
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+35% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+34% Synergy $38.01
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+34% Synergy $16.80
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+31% Synergy $1.19
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+31% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+30% Synergy $8.42
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+26% Synergy $0.22
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+25% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $20.45
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+24% Synergy $0.19
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+23% Synergy $5.20
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+23% Synergy $6.10
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+23% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+22% Synergy $13.24
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+21% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+19% Synergy $11.60
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+19% Synergy $2.06
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+19% Synergy $0.52
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+19% Synergy $10.79
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+18% Synergy $9.42
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+17% Synergy $8.42
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+17% Synergy $19.73
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+15% Synergy $3.18
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+15% Synergy $0.20
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+15% Synergy $15.95
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+15% Synergy $0.78
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+15% Synergy $17.97
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+14% Synergy $27.40
Short Bow Short Bow
+14% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+14% Synergy $4.25
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+13% Synergy $0.69
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+13% Synergy $0.79
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $1.77
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+12% Synergy $4.55
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $1.86
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+11% Synergy $31.16
Godsend Godsend
+11% Synergy $3.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $4.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-38% Synergy $2.94

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+44% Synergy $4.36
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+36% Synergy $1.46
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.40
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $3.99
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $4.07
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $21.01
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.81
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $3.14
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
0% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.43
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.36
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $26.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $2.73
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-9% Synergy $3.67

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+18% Synergy $0.56
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+43% Synergy $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $9.47
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+19% Synergy $0.49
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+13% Synergy $0.76
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $38.71
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.73
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.50
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.86
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $16.08
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.11
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+1% Synergy $1.97
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $10.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.76
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $3.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $15.90
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $2.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $34.54

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+14% Synergy $0.38
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $19.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $153.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.61
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $17.16

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+18% Synergy $0.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.11
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.18
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $6.72
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.50
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-2% Synergy $3.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $3.39

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Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
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