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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 49% Voltron 25% Artifacts 7% 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 $0.30

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 $2.32
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+73% Synergy $2.73
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $1.61
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+67% Synergy $3.54
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+67% Synergy $9.39
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+67% Synergy $3.22
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+66% Synergy $1.51
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+62% Synergy $2.18
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+61% Synergy $16.82
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+57% Synergy $3.79

Top Cards

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+57% Synergy $0.61
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+54% Synergy $30.24
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+54% Synergy $6.97
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+54% Synergy $1.45
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+49% Synergy $0.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy $1.98
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $5.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+43% Synergy $4.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $0.88
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $0.69

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $38.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $45.85
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $115.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $119.25
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.20
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.12

Creatures

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

Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+52% Synergy $0.50
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.39
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+44% Synergy $0.35
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+43% Synergy $2.23
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+43% Synergy $8.56
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+37% Synergy $21.10
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+30% Synergy $2.15
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+30% Synergy $10.64
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+28% Synergy $21.60
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+25% Synergy $18.88
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+25% Synergy $3.15
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+25% Synergy $5.07
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+24% Synergy $0.33
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+23% Synergy $0.44
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+20% Synergy $0.28
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+17% Synergy $1.04
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+16% Synergy $0.43
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $3.97
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+14% Synergy $0.29
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+14% Synergy $0.35
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+13% Synergy $0.32
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $9.42
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.21
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $6.71
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $8.38
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+9% Synergy $0.41
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+7% Synergy $20.49
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+7% Synergy $0.31
Steelshaper Apprentice Steelshaper Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.72
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sokka, Swordmaster Sokka, Swordmaster
+6% Synergy $1.00
Arahbo, the First Fang Arahbo, the First Fang
+5% Synergy $1.02
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $12.38
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+4% Synergy $0.99
Skyknight Squire Skyknight Squire
+4% Synergy $0.39
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+3% Synergy $0.28
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+3% Synergy $2.24
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $2.23
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+1% Synergy $0.60
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $58.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $6.34
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-1% Synergy $6.83
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.31
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-7% Synergy $0.59
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $7.25

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+42% Synergy $0.36
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+28% Synergy $1.53
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+21% Synergy $0.37
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $6.87
Disenchant Disenchant
+15% Synergy $0.10
Get Lost Get Lost
+11% Synergy $3.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $2.31
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+9% Synergy $0.11
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $0.78
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $2.69
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $10.18
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.22
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $4.99
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.94
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $9.88
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+4% Synergy $25.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $9.28
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.35
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
0% Synergy $1.75
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.19
Reprieve Reprieve
-11% Synergy $2.01
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $5.05
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $16.81

Sorceries

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

Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+27% Synergy $0.70
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.84
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+20% Synergy $1.46
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $0.32
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+13% Synergy $0.63
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.40
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $1.17
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+5% Synergy $0.40
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.31
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-1% Synergy $3.78
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.93
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-19% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+54% Synergy $1.01
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+53% Synergy $3.49
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+51% Synergy $2.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+50% Synergy $42.28
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+44% Synergy $9.97
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+43% Synergy $29.06
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $29.75
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+40% Synergy $3.56
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $38.90
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+39% Synergy $14.74
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+39% Synergy $14.24
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+37% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+36% Synergy $45.84
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+36% Synergy $6.92
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+34% Synergy $0.93
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+31% Synergy $9.22
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+31% Synergy $2.98
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+30% Synergy $0.35
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $4.30
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+28% Synergy $5.64
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.41
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+26% Synergy $9.78
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+26% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $16.83
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+24% Synergy $1.25
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+24% Synergy $15.98
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+23% Synergy $18.28
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $2.90
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+23% Synergy $2.19
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+22% Synergy $0.34
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+21% Synergy $0.53
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+21% Synergy $6.98
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+20% Synergy $8.22
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+19% Synergy $21.13
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+18% Synergy $0.94
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+17% Synergy $12.64
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $52.65
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+16% Synergy $0.47
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+16% Synergy $1.39
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+16% Synergy $16.21
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+15% Synergy $10.10
Godsend Godsend
+15% Synergy $3.02
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+14% Synergy $10.42
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+14% Synergy $1.73
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+13% Synergy $9.88
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+13% Synergy $20.36
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $7.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $5.61
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $1.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-41% Synergy $6.51

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+36% Synergy $4.58
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+25% Synergy $0.90
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $1.08
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.33
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $16.51
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.01
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.27
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.30
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.71
Idolized Idolized
+3% Synergy $2.90
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $10.65
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $0.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $5.82
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
-4% Synergy $0.74
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-9% Synergy $5.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $6.11

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+11% Synergy $0.80
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $2.11

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+56% Synergy $0.77
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+54% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+34% Synergy $14.54
War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $5.22
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+26% Synergy $0.55
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+24% Synergy $9.86
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+23% Synergy $1.41
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+15% Synergy $1.90
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+14% Synergy $1.53
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $6.13
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.96
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $38.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $2.58
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+7% Synergy $19.67
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $22.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.92
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $14.45
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.32
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.30
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.66
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.27
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.25
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.12
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.78
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $4.23
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $10.65
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $7.39
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $45.74
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-15% Synergy $6.72

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+19% Synergy $20.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+14% Synergy $4.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $229.58
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+8% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.42
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.87
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $29.40

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+36% Synergy $0.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+15% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $2.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+8% Synergy $3.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $63.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $6.34
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $51.06
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27

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
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
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
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
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 Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
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 Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
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
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower