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Balan, Wandering Knight
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Cat Knight

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 55% Voltron 22% Artifacts 6% 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 $3.22
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+73% Synergy $2.26
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $2.13
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+67% Synergy $3.18
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+67% Synergy $10.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+67% Synergy $2.86
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+66% Synergy $1.12
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+62% Synergy $1.71
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+61% Synergy $20.95
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+57% Synergy $6.03

Top Cards

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+57% Synergy $0.51
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+54% Synergy $31.56
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+54% Synergy $9.10
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+54% Synergy $1.42
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+49% Synergy $0.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy $2.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $5.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+43% Synergy $4.52
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $35.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $48.18
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $120.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $134.99
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.08
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $61.19

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 $0.40
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+44% Synergy $0.36
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+43% Synergy $2.47
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+43% Synergy $8.43
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+37% Synergy $24.67
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+30% Synergy $2.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+30% Synergy $11.82
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+28% Synergy $25.78
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+25% Synergy $16.22
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+25% Synergy $4.22
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+25% Synergy $5.43
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+24% Synergy $0.43
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+23% Synergy $0.47
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+20% Synergy $0.24
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+17% Synergy $0.94
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+16% Synergy $0.34
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $4.39
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 $0.32
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $11.26
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.18
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $6.52
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $8.44
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+9% Synergy $0.38
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+7% Synergy $22.51
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+7% Synergy $0.30
Steelshaper Apprentice Steelshaper Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.70
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sokka, Swordmaster Sokka, Swordmaster
+6% Synergy $0.98
Arahbo, the First Fang Arahbo, the First Fang
+5% Synergy $0.79
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $12.10
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+4% Synergy $1.10
Skyknight Squire Skyknight Squire
+4% Synergy $0.38
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+3% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+3% Synergy $2.16
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $1.91
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+1% Synergy $0.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $57.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $4.73
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $5.77
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.36
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-7% Synergy $0.55
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $5.35

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+42% Synergy $0.30
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+28% Synergy $1.85
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+21% Synergy $0.37
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $7.22
Disenchant Disenchant
+15% Synergy $0.09
Get Lost Get Lost
+11% Synergy $3.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $2.43
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+9% Synergy $0.11
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $0.99
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $3.10
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $9.27
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.18
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $5.56
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $8.86
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+4% Synergy $28.85
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $20.92
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.28
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
0% Synergy $2.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.39
Reprieve Reprieve
-11% Synergy $1.95
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $4.59
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $15.83

Sorceries

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

Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+27% Synergy $0.75
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.84
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+20% Synergy $1.95
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $0.18
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+13% Synergy $0.70
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.36
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $1.20
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+5% Synergy $0.37
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.23
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-1% Synergy $4.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.91
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-19% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+54% Synergy $0.93
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+53% Synergy $2.67
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+51% Synergy $2.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+50% Synergy $40.84
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+44% Synergy $9.39
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+43% Synergy $31.91
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $34.19
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+40% Synergy $3.39
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $45.71
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+39% Synergy $14.36
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+39% Synergy $16.64
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+37% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+36% Synergy $48.66
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+36% Synergy $6.65
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+34% Synergy $0.77
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+31% Synergy $10.39
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+31% Synergy $3.02
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+30% Synergy $0.37
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $4.15
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+28% Synergy $5.93
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.37
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+26% Synergy $9.18
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+26% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $18.33
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+24% Synergy $2.80
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+24% Synergy $15.02
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+23% Synergy $18.54
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $2.71
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+23% Synergy $1.61
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+22% Synergy $0.36
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+21% Synergy $0.63
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+21% Synergy $5.59
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+20% Synergy $11.16
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+19% Synergy $20.27
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+18% Synergy $1.54
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+17% Synergy $14.36
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $52.43
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+16% Synergy $0.58
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+16% Synergy $1.23
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+16% Synergy $16.67
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+15% Synergy $10.29
Godsend Godsend
+15% Synergy $3.35
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+14% Synergy $12.66
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+14% Synergy $1.72
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+13% Synergy $10.42
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+13% Synergy $20.35
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $5.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $4.67
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $1.18
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-41% Synergy $5.81

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+36% Synergy $5.42
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+25% Synergy $0.84
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $0.91
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $17.50
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.76
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.24
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $25.11
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.87
Idolized Idolized
+3% Synergy $3.60
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $9.37
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $0.37
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $5.63
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
-4% Synergy $0.89
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-9% Synergy $4.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+11% Synergy $0.93
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+56% Synergy $0.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+54% Synergy $0.43
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+34% Synergy $17.64
War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $5.79
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+26% Synergy $0.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+24% Synergy $9.73
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+23% Synergy $1.10
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+15% Synergy $2.07
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+14% Synergy $1.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $5.59
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $38.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $3.60
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+7% Synergy $18.85
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $22.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.96
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $14.84
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.26
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.29
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.95
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.31
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.22
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.14
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.73
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.52
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $11.82
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $5.95
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $53.41
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-15% Synergy $6.89

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+19% Synergy $21.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.55
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+14% Synergy $4.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $238.58
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+8% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $38.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.72
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $28.49

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+36% Synergy $0.34
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+15% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $2.43
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+8% Synergy $4.66
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.37
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $57.96
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $4.73
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $51.14
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.23

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
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
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
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
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
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
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