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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 Equipment decks.

Eager Glyphmage Eager Glyphmage
+2% Synergy $0.08
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $68.48
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
-2% Synergy $1.59
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
-2% Synergy $0.31
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+81% Synergy $1.46
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+80% Synergy $2.76
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+72% Synergy $0.61
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+70% Synergy $3.25
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+64% Synergy $10.11
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+64% Synergy $2.73
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+62% Synergy $0.77
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+61% Synergy $1.09
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+60% Synergy $2.60
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+60% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+56% Synergy $18.45
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+55% Synergy $1.31
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+54% Synergy $0.39
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+53% Synergy $30.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+48% Synergy $7.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+46% Synergy $2.46
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+44% Synergy $45.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $3.66
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+17% Synergy $39.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $54.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $60.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $131.68
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $13.85
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $5.28
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $104.30

Creatures

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

Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+50% Synergy $8.73
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+46% Synergy $2.22
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+45% Synergy $0.41
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+44% Synergy $0.36
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+42% Synergy $2.28
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+36% Synergy $23.20
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+32% Synergy $4.69
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+28% Synergy $0.47
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+28% Synergy $0.30
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+27% Synergy $12.04
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+23% Synergy $0.13
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+20% Synergy $26.82
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $17.29
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+19% Synergy $0.42
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+18% Synergy $20.87
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+17% Synergy $0.79
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+17% Synergy $5.39
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+16% Synergy $13.02
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+15% Synergy $0.29
Taj-Nar Swordsmith Taj-Nar Swordsmith
+15% Synergy $0.37
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+12% Synergy $0.19
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $4.42
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+9% Synergy $0.28
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $11.25
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+8% Synergy $0.27
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+8% Synergy $0.38
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+8% Synergy $1.14
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.31
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $58.07
Ironclad Slayer Ironclad Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.29
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+6% Synergy $0.22
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+5% Synergy $0.22
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+4% Synergy $2.13
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+3% Synergy $0.41
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+2% Synergy $2.17
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+2% Synergy $8.68
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $6.42
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
0% Synergy $3.46
Gold Myr Gold Myr
0% Synergy $1.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.76
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-1% Synergy $0.31
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-2% Synergy $5.20
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.45
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-4% Synergy $2.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $2.95
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $3.58
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-9% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+46% Synergy $0.29
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+28% Synergy $1.83
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+18% Synergy $0.30
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.11
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $7.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.69
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $8.00
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.74
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+6% Synergy $0.10
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.32
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $5.21
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.22
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.55
Condemn Condemn
+2% Synergy $0.21
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $25.52
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.99
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $10.59
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.05
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.33
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-2% Synergy $0.39
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $2.54
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $20.32
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.45
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $3.54
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $14.06

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+46% Synergy $0.48
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+30% Synergy $0.73
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+30% Synergy $0.74
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+17% Synergy $2.10
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+10% Synergy $0.26
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+10% Synergy $0.35
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.49
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.32
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.70
Kayla's Reconstruction Kayla's Reconstruction
+5% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.15
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $1.11
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.46
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $3.80
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.58
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.54
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+51% Synergy $2.36
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+46% Synergy $2.28
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+44% Synergy $4.77
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+44% Synergy $1.37
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+43% Synergy $39.13
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+41% Synergy $15.64
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+41% Synergy $13.29
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+40% Synergy $8.50
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+39% Synergy $30.68
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+39% Synergy $30.07
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+36% Synergy $49.30
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+35% Synergy $0.49
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+35% Synergy $3.99
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+34% Synergy $15.22
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+31% Synergy $9.79
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+30% Synergy $3.14
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+30% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+26% Synergy $16.79
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+25% Synergy $6.08
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+25% Synergy $1.16
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+24% Synergy $6.10
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+24% Synergy $0.38
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+24% Synergy $1.65
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+24% Synergy $0.17
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+23% Synergy $42.87
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+22% Synergy $11.35
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+22% Synergy $0.35
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $8.45
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+20% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+20% Synergy $14.15
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+20% Synergy $19.39
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+19% Synergy $15.13
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+18% Synergy $8.10
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+18% Synergy $10.35
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+17% Synergy $1.57
Short Bow Short Bow
+17% Synergy $0.27
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+16% Synergy $6.01
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+15% Synergy $11.00
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+15% Synergy $17.41
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+15% Synergy $15.02
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+14% Synergy $1.28
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+14% Synergy $4.66
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+14% Synergy $1.91
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+13% Synergy $0.64
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+12% Synergy $0.28
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $2.49
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+10% Synergy $35.22
Godsend Godsend
+10% Synergy $3.70
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-39% Synergy $4.90

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+45% Synergy $5.27
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+37% Synergy $9.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+31% Synergy $0.64
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.39
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.33
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $9.05
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $3.70
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $0.37
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
0% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $0.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $26.54
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $6.53
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $4.21

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+20% Synergy $0.86
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+48% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+27% Synergy $16.99
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+23% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.97
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.87
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.95
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $7.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $43.89
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $3.55
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.71
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $15.78
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.28
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.81
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.95
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.31
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $23.03
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.54
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.29
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $5.00
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $6.51
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-19% Synergy $54.27

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+16% Synergy $0.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.31
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $19.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.70
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $241.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.92
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.57
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $30.81

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+22% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+7% Synergy $3.79
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.99
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $4.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $2.95

Similar Commanders

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

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