Balan, Wandering Knight
$0.39

Legendary Creature — Cat Knight

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

#775 Current Rank

#842 Last Week

#588 Last Month

Links & Decks

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Balan, Wandering Knight.

Thru For 2 Episode 1 | Commander Gameplay | Ft Balan, Nalia de'Arnise, Lorcan, and Lyra Dawnbringer

The Stomping Grounds: Bello vs Gishath vs Shanid vs Balan: High Power Gameplay #mtg

The Stomping Grounds: Wildsear vs Helga vs Sythis vs Balan: High Power Gameplay #mtg

The Stomping Grounds: Blue and Owen vs Sythis vs Frija vs Balan / High Power Commander Gameplay

I Hate Your Deck #80 Moritte v Jenny & Madame v Balan v Zoyowa || Commander Gameplay MTG EDH

ChatGPT Builds Our Decks | Commander Clash S15E2

BALAN v MISHRA v ELESH NORN v OVIKA | MTG EDH Commander Gameplay

HALF of these Commander decks are ILLEGAL | The Ozolith VS Balan VS Assemble the Legion VS Elenda

Wilson/Folk Hero vs Balan vs Intet vs Krenko | High Power EDH Gameplay

Commander VS S16E7: The Locust God VS Horde of Notions VS Tatyova VS Balan [EDH]

More Balan, Wandering Knight Videos

New Cards

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

Doc Ock's Tentacles

+3% Synergy $0.42

Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider

+2% Synergy $0.24

Web-Shooters

+1% Synergy $0.06

Daily Bugle Building

0% Synergy $0.17

With Great Power...

-8% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer

+79% Synergy $1.52

Puresteel Paladin

+78% Synergy $1.34

Sram, Senior Edificer

+72% Synergy $2.50

Blackblade Reforged

+68% Synergy $2.02

Open the Armory

+64% Synergy $1.95

Loxodon Warhammer

+61% Synergy $1.59

Steelshaper's Gift

+60% Synergy $9.01

Danitha Capashen, Paragon

+59% Synergy $0.26

Sword of Vengeance

+59% Synergy $0.75

Thran Power Suit

+57% Synergy $0.93

Top Cards

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

Masterwork of Ingenuity

+53% Synergy $1.10

Sigarda's Aid

+52% Synergy $16.11

Armored Skyhunter

+52% Synergy $4.43

Stoneforge Mystic

+48% Synergy $30.27

Swiftfoot Boots

+45% Synergy $1.14

Sword of the Animist

+45% Synergy $5.22

Commander's Plate

+41% Synergy $36.97

Lightning Greaves

+26% Synergy $4.12

Swords to Plowshares

+4% Synergy $1.38

Path to Exile

+2% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor

+13% Synergy $32.03

Teferi's Protection

+3% Synergy $50.09

Smothering Tithe

+1% Synergy $36.64

Ancient Tomb

+1% Synergy $94.95

Mana Vault

+1% Synergy $78.39

Drannith Magistrate

-1% Synergy $13.27

The One Ring

-3% Synergy $78.29

Creatures

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

Stonehewer Giant

+46% Synergy $6.70

Cloudsteel Kirin

+44% Synergy $0.24

Leonin Abunas

+44% Synergy $2.04

Foundry Inspector

+42% Synergy $0.22

Lion Sash

+39% Synergy $1.79

Codsworth, Handy Helper

+30% Synergy $9.85

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

+30% Synergy $2.70

Indomitable Archangel

+28% Synergy $0.41

Relic Seeker

+25% Synergy $0.16

Silent Arbiter

+24% Synergy $8.78

Starnheim Courser

+22% Synergy $0.18

Danitha, Benalia's Hope

+19% Synergy $0.49

Halvar, God of Battle

+18% Synergy $28.49

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

+16% Synergy $24.76

Kemba, Kha Enduring

+16% Synergy $0.16

Leonin Shikari

+15% Synergy $3.83

Taj-Nar Swordsmith

+15% Synergy $0.25

Mother of Runes

+14% Synergy $10.22

Grand Abolisher

+14% Synergy $10.08

Kemba, Kha Regent

+14% Synergy $0.13

Bastion Protector

+12% Synergy $0.72

Cid, Freeflier Pilot

+12% Synergy $0.53

Giver of Runes

+9% Synergy $7.95

Knight of the White Orchid

+8% Synergy $1.64

Voyager Quickwelder

+8% Synergy $0.12

Sun Titan

+7% Synergy $0.28

Brass Squire

+7% Synergy $0.83

Éowyn, Lady of Rohan

+7% Synergy $0.11

Ironclad Slayer

+7% Synergy $0.12

Heavenly Blademaster

+7% Synergy $0.26

Armory Automaton

+6% Synergy $3.64

Adelbert Steiner

+5% Synergy $0.10

Jhoira's Familiar

+4% Synergy $1.62

Oreskos Explorer

+4% Synergy $0.22

Gold Myr

+3% Synergy $1.59

Esper Sentinel

+2% Synergy $41.79

Burnished Hart

+2% Synergy $0.09

Ethersworn Canonist

+2% Synergy $5.74

Deep Gnome Terramancer

+1% Synergy $7.03

Weathered Wayfarer

0% Synergy $1.59

Archivist of Oghma

-1% Synergy $5.29

Loyal Warhound

-1% Synergy $0.46

Skrelv, Defector Mite

-1% Synergy $1.54

Recruiter of the Guard

-2% Synergy $5.25

Solemn Simulacrum

-3% Synergy $0.26

Claim Jumper

-3% Synergy $0.76

Keeper of the Accord

-5% Synergy $0.20

Mangara, the Diplomat

-7% Synergy $0.61

Witch Enchanter

-8% Synergy $4.13

Loran of the Third Path

-9% Synergy $2.33

Instants

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

Dispatch

+45% Synergy $0.32

Loran's Escape

+28% Synergy $0.53

Blacksmith's Skill

+18% Synergy $0.21

Disenchant

+12% Synergy $0.17

Rebuff the Wicked

+10% Synergy $6.95

Dawn Charm

+8% Synergy $1.38

Valorous Stance

+7% Synergy $0.10

Return to Dust

+6% Synergy $0.09

Gods Willing

+6% Synergy $0.11

Generous Gift

+3% Synergy $0.68

Condemn

+3% Synergy $0.12

Surge of Salvation

+2% Synergy $0.55

Final Showdown

+2% Synergy $3.63

Dawn's Truce

+1% Synergy $7.43

Sejiri Shelter

+1% Synergy $1.69

Silence

+1% Synergy $8.01

Mana Tithe

0% Synergy $0.63

Get Lost

0% Synergy $4.41

Galadriel's Dismissal

0% Synergy $15.58

Your Temple Is Under Attack

-1% Synergy $0.23

Stroke of Midnight

-4% Synergy $0.40

Reprieve

-4% Synergy $1.36

Flawless Maneuver

-5% Synergy $17.98

Brave the Elements

-6% Synergy $0.46

Flare of Fortitude

-12% Synergy $3.46

Akroma's Will

-18% Synergy $8.91

Sorceries

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

Single Combat

+44% Synergy $0.46

Slash the Ranks

+31% Synergy $0.62

Divine Reckoning

+28% Synergy $0.58

Brilliant Restoration

+16% Synergy $1.06

Unfinished Business

+11% Synergy $0.15

Promise of Loyalty

+10% Synergy $0.12

Redress Fate

+7% Synergy $0.44

Open the Vaults

+6% Synergy $0.54

Kayla's Reconstruction

+5% Synergy $0.13

Sevinne's Reclamation

+4% Synergy $0.44

Gift of Estates

+3% Synergy $0.81

Starfall Invocation

+2% Synergy $0.56

Secret Rendezvous

+1% Synergy $0.27

Ravnica at War

0% Synergy $0.41

Winds of Abandon

-1% Synergy $6.27

Wrath of God

-2% Synergy $2.26

Cut a Deal

-3% Synergy $0.27

Vanquish the Horde

-4% Synergy $0.24

Farewell

-6% Synergy $3.33

Mass Calcify

-7% Synergy $1.70

Austere Command

-16% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe

+50% Synergy $1.02

Argentum Armor

+48% Synergy $2.16

Basilisk Collar

+44% Synergy $5.40

Whispersilk Cloak

+42% Synergy $2.19

Sword of Feast and Famine

+39% Synergy $32.02

Hammer of Nazahn

+39% Synergy $15.81

Shadowspear

+38% Synergy $36.97

Kaldra Compleat

+38% Synergy $8.07

Excalibur, Sword of Eden

+37% Synergy $11.54

Trailblazer's Boots

+36% Synergy $2.20

Mithril Coat

+35% Synergy $18.76

Mask of Memory

+35% Synergy $0.34

Sword of Fire and Ice

+33% Synergy $42.00

Robe of Stars

+32% Synergy $13.12

Nettlecyst

+31% Synergy $1.49

Hero's Heirloom

+31% Synergy $0.16

Sword of Forge and Frontier

+28% Synergy $8.52

Rogue's Gloves

+26% Synergy $0.26

Golem-Skin Gauntlets

+25% Synergy $0.18

Haunted Cloak

+24% Synergy $0.15

Darksteel Plate

+24% Synergy $4.91

Maul of the Skyclaves

+23% Synergy $0.23

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes

+22% Synergy $9.06

Sword of Hearth and Home

+22% Synergy $17.29

Celestial Armor

+21% Synergy $0.61

Sword of Sinew and Steel

+21% Synergy $11.95

Mask of Avacyn

+19% Synergy $0.73

Buster Sword

+18% Synergy $39.31

Sword of Light and Shadow

+18% Synergy $11.46

Brotherhood Regalia

+17% Synergy $8.99

Inquisitor's Flail

+17% Synergy $0.86

Bilbo's Ring

+17% Synergy $11.36

Sword of War and Peace

+16% Synergy $7.37

Adaptive Omnitool

+16% Synergy $1.62

Sword of Wealth and Power

+16% Synergy $15.86

Hero's Blade

+15% Synergy $0.10

Prowler's Helm

+15% Synergy $0.60

Sword of Body and Mind

+14% Synergy $16.79

Short Bow

+14% Synergy $0.13

Resurrection Orb

+14% Synergy $13.63

Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus

+13% Synergy $23.74

Quietus Spike

+13% Synergy $0.82

Sword of Once and Future

+13% Synergy $3.91

Genji Glove

+11% Synergy $5.74

Aettir and Priwen

+11% Synergy $6.15

Champion's Helm

+11% Synergy $1.51

Godsend

+11% Synergy $3.09

Leyline Axe

+10% Synergy $2.23

Archaeomancer's Map

-8% Synergy $2.70

Pearl Medallion

-38% Synergy $3.45

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew

+42% Synergy $4.21

Mantle of the Ancients

+35% Synergy $3.77

All That Glitters

+30% Synergy $0.22

Ghostly Prison

+4% Synergy $4.88

Gift of Immortality

+3% Synergy $4.65

Land Tax

+2% Synergy $22.02

Monologue Tax

+1% Synergy $3.48

Spirit Mantle

0% Synergy $2.17

Armored Ascension

0% Synergy $0.27

Darksteel Mutation

-1% Synergy $1.50

Smuggler's Share

-1% Synergy $2.97

Blind Obedience

-4% Synergy $3.00

Trouble in Pairs

-5% Synergy $24.39

Authority of the Consuls

-10% Synergy $5.21

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer

+17% Synergy $0.65

The Eternal Wanderer

+3% Synergy $0.91

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage

+46% Synergy $0.31

Buried Ruin

+43% Synergy $0.29

Inventors' Fair

+25% Synergy $11.40

Monumental Henge

+19% Synergy $0.72

Ancient Den

+14% Synergy $1.86

Command Beacon

+10% Synergy $5.95

Urza's Saga

+8% Synergy $35.36

War Room

+6% Synergy $3.03

Cathedral of War

+6% Synergy $1.41

Temple of the False God

+4% Synergy $0.13

Bonders' Enclave

+4% Synergy $0.39

Darksteel Citadel

+4% Synergy $1.04

Ishgard, the Holy See

+3% Synergy $1.87

Homeward Path

+3% Synergy $13.61

Secluded Steppe

+1% Synergy $0.07

Kor Haven

+1% Synergy $12.40

Strip Mine

+1% Synergy $18.47

Scavenger Grounds

0% Synergy $0.39

Mistveil Plains

0% Synergy $0.79

Idyllic Grange

-2% Synergy $0.15

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

-5% Synergy $3.80

Reliquary Tower

-5% Synergy $1.99

Castle Ardenvale

-9% Synergy $0.15

Emeria, the Sky Ruin

-11% Synergy $16.79

Minas Tirith

-19% Synergy $4.06

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

-20% Synergy $39.21

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag

+14% Synergy $0.41

The Aetherspark

+11% Synergy $19.56

Mind Stone

+10% Synergy $0.13

Arcane Signet

+7% Synergy $0.49

Mox Opal

+6% Synergy $181.24

Sol Ring

+5% Synergy $1.46

Fellwar Stone

+5% Synergy $1.05

Commander's Sphere

+3% Synergy $0.17

Thran Dynamo

+3% Synergy $2.63

Marble Diamond

+2% Synergy $0.16

Everflowing Chalice

+1% Synergy $0.25

Thought Vessel

0% Synergy $1.04

Caged Sun

-3% Synergy $3.55

Throne of Eldraine

-7% Synergy $23.37

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens

+19% Synergy $0.55

Myriad Landscape

+7% Synergy $0.16

Plaza of Heroes

+6% Synergy $6.54

Opal Palace

+6% Synergy $0.13

Command Tower

+4% Synergy $0.27

Plains

+3% Synergy $0.05

Sejiri Shelter

+1% Synergy $1.69

Demolition Field

0% Synergy $0.52

Flagstones of Trokair

-2% Synergy $3.18

Witch Enchanter

-8% Synergy $4.13

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Balan, Wandering Knight.

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The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan

Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor

Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

Nahiri, Forged in Fury

Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I

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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith

Eivor, Battle-Ready

Tegan Jovanka

Nahiri, the Lithomancer

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar

Éowyn, Lady of Rohan

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist

Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist