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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 Artifacts decks.

The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $42.64
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+3% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+76% Synergy $2.73
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+75% Synergy $2.32
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+67% Synergy $1.51
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+61% Synergy $3.31
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+60% Synergy $1.54
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+59% Synergy $3.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+52% Synergy $0.77
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+51% Synergy $2.47
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+50% Synergy $1.01
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+47% Synergy $0.87
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+45% Synergy $30.24
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+45% Synergy $9.38
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+44% Synergy $16.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $1.96
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+42% Synergy $5.40
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+41% Synergy $29.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.75
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $0.98

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $38.62
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $45.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $119.18
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $12.97
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $115.13
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $56.83
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.20

Creatures

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

Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+47% Synergy $0.50
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.39
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+40% Synergy $2.23
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+36% Synergy $8.56
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+34% Synergy $0.35
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+33% Synergy $2.19
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+27% Synergy $18.58
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+24% Synergy $2.97
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+24% Synergy $21.82
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+22% Synergy $0.28
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+22% Synergy $20.52
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+22% Synergy $0.44
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+21% Synergy $10.64
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+20% Synergy $1.07
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+19% Synergy $0.33
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+19% Synergy $5.07
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+18% Synergy $0.35
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+14% Synergy $0.43
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+14% Synergy $0.29
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $18.63
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+11% Synergy $0.32
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+11% Synergy $0.41
Ingenious Smith Ingenious Smith
+11% Synergy $0.20
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+10% Synergy $9.45
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.19
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+9% Synergy $0.32
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+9% Synergy $0.27
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+9% Synergy $0.24
Sokka, Swordmaster Sokka, Swordmaster
+9% Synergy $1.08
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+8% Synergy $0.23
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+7% Synergy $0.27
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+7% Synergy $1.16
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $3.99
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $12.38
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+6% Synergy $2.90
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.34
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+5% Synergy $2.74
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $6.26
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+3% Synergy $0.60
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.70
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+2% Synergy $6.74
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+2% Synergy $8.38
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
0% Synergy $6.83
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
0% Synergy $19.25
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-1% Synergy $2.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $58.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.31
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-9% Synergy $0.32
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-9% Synergy $0.59
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-12% Synergy $7.25

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+31% Synergy $0.35
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+14% Synergy $1.56
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+14% Synergy $0.37
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.38
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+7% Synergy $0.22
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $2.30
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.31
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.10
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $4.98
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $6.71
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.35
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+4% Synergy $25.08
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $6.11
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.42
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.94
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $10.18
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.68
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.75
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $3.30
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-2% Synergy $1.88
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $9.88
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $9.24
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.39
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-13% Synergy $0.20
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-14% Synergy $5.13
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-19% Synergy $16.77

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+39% Synergy $0.61
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+22% Synergy $0.83
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+19% Synergy $1.43
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+19% Synergy $0.70
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.40
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+5% Synergy $3.82
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.17
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+4% Synergy $0.25
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+4% Synergy $0.40
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $4.15
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.92
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $4.38
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.34
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-8% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+47% Synergy $2.16
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+45% Synergy $3.49
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+44% Synergy $1.44
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+43% Synergy $3.85
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+42% Synergy $14.19
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+42% Synergy $3.56
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+41% Synergy $2.95
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+38% Synergy $9.54
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+36% Synergy $37.94
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+36% Synergy $42.28
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+34% Synergy $28.43
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+33% Synergy $0.40
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+31% Synergy $1.11
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+30% Synergy $45.84
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+30% Synergy $14.74
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+28% Synergy $0.31
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+28% Synergy $18.28
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+27% Synergy $4.33
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+25% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $16.45
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+22% Synergy $8.61
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+22% Synergy $0.36
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+22% Synergy $2.87
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+21% Synergy $51.44
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+21% Synergy $6.92
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+21% Synergy $0.47
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $9.62
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+20% Synergy $12.64
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+19% Synergy $2.22
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+19% Synergy $0.53
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+18% Synergy $9.01
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+18% Synergy $15.98
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+17% Synergy $10.53
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+17% Synergy $0.93
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+17% Synergy $0.17
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+16% Synergy $5.66
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+16% Synergy $1.40
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+15% Synergy $7.45
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+15% Synergy $10.00
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+15% Synergy $10.14
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+15% Synergy $3.65
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy $20.33
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+14% Synergy $0.32
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+14% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+14% Synergy $5.20
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+13% Synergy $2.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $5.61
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.17
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-35% Synergy $6.51

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+39% Synergy $4.27
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+25% Synergy $7.02
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+24% Synergy $0.86
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.74
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.06
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+2% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $16.44
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $10.50
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $0.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $5.74
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $1.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $6.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $27.06
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $5.65

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+13% Synergy $0.79
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+11% Synergy $1.98

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+33% Synergy $15.74
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+26% Synergy $1.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+24% Synergy $0.57
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+18% Synergy $1.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $9.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $37.62
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+9% Synergy $2.59
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $14.45
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $5.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.95
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.30
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.88
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $20.13
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.34
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.31
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $19.54
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $14.88
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.25
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $17.78
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.34
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.12
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $4.49
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $7.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-11% Synergy $6.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $45.68

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $20.13
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+11% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.48
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $229.58
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $4.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.04
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.87
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $29.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.39

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+28% Synergy $0.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.38
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+7% Synergy $3.01
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $2.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $6.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $51.06
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $4.38
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

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

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