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Balan, Wandering Knight
Price tag $0.39

Legendary Creature — Cat Knight

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 59% Voltron 20% Artifacts 5% Aggro 3% Cats 1%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Balan, Wandering Knight players are trying out in Aggro decks.

Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+16% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Balan, Wandering Knight's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+77% Synergy $2.76
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+73% Synergy $1.46
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $0.61
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+67% Synergy $2.73
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+67% Synergy $10.11
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+67% Synergy $3.25
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+66% Synergy $1.09
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+62% Synergy $1.37
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+61% Synergy $18.45
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+57% Synergy $4.77

Top Cards

The staple cards most Balan, Wandering Knight Aggro decks run as their core.

Single Combat Single Combat
+57% Synergy $0.48
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+54% Synergy $30.56
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+54% Synergy $9.33
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+54% Synergy $1.31
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+49% Synergy $0.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy $2.46
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $7.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+43% Synergy $3.66
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Balan, Wandering Knight Aggro game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $39.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $54.50
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $112.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $131.68
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $5.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Balan, Wandering Knight decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+52% Synergy $0.39
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.41
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+44% Synergy $0.36
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+43% Synergy $2.28
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+43% Synergy $8.73
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+37% Synergy $23.20
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+30% Synergy $2.22
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+30% Synergy $12.04
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+28% Synergy $26.82
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+25% Synergy $17.29
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+25% Synergy $4.69
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+25% Synergy $5.39
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+24% Synergy $0.42
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+23% Synergy $0.47
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+20% Synergy $0.13
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+17% Synergy $0.79
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+16% Synergy $0.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $4.42
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+14% Synergy $0.29
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+14% Synergy $0.37
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+13% Synergy $0.28
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $11.25
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.16
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $6.42
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $8.68
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+9% Synergy $0.38
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+7% Synergy $20.87
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+7% Synergy $0.27
Steelshaper Apprentice Steelshaper Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.66
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sokka, Swordmaster Sokka, Swordmaster
+6% Synergy $1.12
Arahbo, the First Fang Arahbo, the First Fang
+5% Synergy $0.59
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $13.02
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+4% Synergy $0.93
Skyknight Squire Skyknight Squire
+4% Synergy $0.32
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+3% Synergy $0.25
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+3% Synergy $1.50
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $2.17
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+1% Synergy $0.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $58.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $2.95
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $5.20
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.34
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-7% Synergy $0.45
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $3.58

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Balan, Wandering Knight's Aggro deck ahead.

Dispatch Dispatch
+42% Synergy $0.29
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+28% Synergy $1.83
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+21% Synergy $0.30
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $7.42
Disenchant Disenchant
+15% Synergy $0.11
Get Lost Get Lost
+11% Synergy $4.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.99
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $2.74
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $10.59
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.22
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $5.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.69
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $8.00
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+4% Synergy $25.52
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $20.32
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
0% Synergy $2.54
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
-11% Synergy $1.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $3.54
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $14.06

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Balan, Wandering Knight.

Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+27% Synergy $0.74
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.73
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+20% Synergy $2.10
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $0.49
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+13% Synergy $0.54
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $1.15
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+5% Synergy $0.35
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.33
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-1% Synergy $3.80
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.58
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.46
Austere Command Austere Command
-19% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Balan, Wandering Knight Aggro decks.

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+54% Synergy $0.77
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+53% Synergy $2.36
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+51% Synergy $2.60
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+50% Synergy $39.13
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+44% Synergy $8.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+43% Synergy $30.07
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $30.68
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+40% Synergy $3.99
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $45.30
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+39% Synergy $15.22
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+39% Synergy $15.64
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+37% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+36% Synergy $49.30
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+36% Synergy $6.10
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+34% Synergy $1.16
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+31% Synergy $9.79
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+31% Synergy $2.28
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+30% Synergy $0.29
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $3.14
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+28% Synergy $6.01
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.49
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+26% Synergy $8.45
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+26% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $16.79
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+24% Synergy $1.65
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+24% Synergy $15.13
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+23% Synergy $13.29
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $2.49
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+23% Synergy $1.91
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+22% Synergy $0.35
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+21% Synergy $0.64
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+21% Synergy $5.46
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+20% Synergy $8.10
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+19% Synergy $18.04
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+18% Synergy $1.28
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+17% Synergy $14.15
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $42.87
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+16% Synergy $0.38
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+16% Synergy $1.57
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+16% Synergy $15.02
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+15% Synergy $11.35
Godsend Godsend
+15% Synergy $3.70
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+14% Synergy $11.00
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+14% Synergy $1.48
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+13% Synergy $10.35
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+13% Synergy $19.39
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $6.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $1.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-41% Synergy $4.90

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Balan, Wandering Knight decks.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+36% Synergy $5.27
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+25% Synergy $0.64
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $3.70
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.39
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $13.48
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.67
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.20
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.54
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.48
Idolized Idolized
+3% Synergy $1.97
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $9.05
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $0.37
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $6.53
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
-4% Synergy $0.73
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-9% Synergy $4.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Balan, Wandering Knight's Aggro game plan.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+11% Synergy $0.86
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Balan, Wandering Knight Aggro decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+56% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+54% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+34% Synergy $16.99
War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $2.87
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+26% Synergy $0.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+24% Synergy $7.41
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+23% Synergy $0.97
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+15% Synergy $1.95
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+14% Synergy $1.77
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $5.54
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $43.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $3.55
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+7% Synergy $15.78
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $21.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.95
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $14.11
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.29
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.22
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $1.23
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.28
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.11
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.13
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.81
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.36
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $13.28
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $5.00
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $54.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-15% Synergy $6.51

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Balan, Wandering Knight's Aggro strategy.

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+19% Synergy $19.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.84
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+14% Synergy $4.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $241.89
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+8% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $36.20
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.57
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $30.81

Lands

The mana base behind Balan, Wandering Knight's Aggro decks.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+36% Synergy $0.37
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+15% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.99
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+8% Synergy $3.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $53.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $2.95
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.34
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $51.61
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree