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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 Equipment decks.

Eager Glyphmage Eager Glyphmage
+2% Synergy $0.07
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $50.26
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
-2% Synergy $1.55
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
-2% Synergy $0.31
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $6.29

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 $2.26
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+80% Synergy $3.22
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+72% Synergy $2.13
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+70% Synergy $2.86
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+64% Synergy $10.06
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+64% Synergy $3.18
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+62% Synergy $0.93
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+61% Synergy $1.12
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+60% Synergy $2.53
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+60% Synergy $0.74

Top Cards

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+56% Synergy $20.95
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+55% Synergy $1.42
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+54% Synergy $0.39
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+53% Synergy $31.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+48% Synergy $5.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+46% Synergy $2.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+44% Synergy $45.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $4.52
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+17% Synergy $35.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $48.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $61.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $134.99
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $14.23
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.08
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $115.22

Creatures

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

Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+50% Synergy $8.43
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+46% Synergy $2.29
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+45% Synergy $0.40
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+44% Synergy $0.36
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+42% Synergy $2.47
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+36% Synergy $24.67
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+32% Synergy $4.22
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+28% Synergy $0.47
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+28% Synergy $0.34
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+27% Synergy $11.82
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+23% Synergy $0.24
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+20% Synergy $25.78
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $16.22
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+19% Synergy $0.43
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+18% Synergy $22.51
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+17% Synergy $0.94
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+17% Synergy $5.43
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+16% Synergy $12.10
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 $0.24
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $4.39
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+9% Synergy $0.32
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $11.26
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+8% Synergy $0.30
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+8% Synergy $0.38
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+8% Synergy $1.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.37
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $57.59
Ironclad Slayer Ironclad Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.27
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+6% Synergy $0.19
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+5% Synergy $0.26
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+4% Synergy $2.35
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+3% Synergy $0.38
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+2% Synergy $1.91
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+2% Synergy $8.44
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.29
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $6.52
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
0% Synergy $2.74
Gold Myr Gold Myr
0% Synergy $1.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.32
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.62
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-1% Synergy $0.38
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-2% Synergy $5.77
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.55
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-4% Synergy $2.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $4.73
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $5.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-9% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+46% Synergy $0.30
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+28% Synergy $1.85
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+18% Synergy $0.37
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.09
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $7.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $8.86
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $3.10
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+6% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.28
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $5.56
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.18
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.47
Condemn Condemn
+2% Synergy $0.22
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $28.85
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $2.43
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $9.27
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $3.36
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.99
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.35
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-2% Synergy $0.70
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.95
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.39
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $2.16
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $20.92
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.40
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $4.59
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $15.83

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+46% Synergy $0.51
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+30% Synergy $0.84
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+30% Synergy $0.75
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+17% Synergy $1.95
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+10% Synergy $0.24
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+10% Synergy $0.37
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.36
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.79
Kayla's Reconstruction Kayla's Reconstruction
+5% Synergy $0.20
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.20
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $1.77
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.33
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $4.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.91
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.70
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.31
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+51% Synergy $2.67
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+46% Synergy $3.02
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+44% Synergy $6.03
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+44% Synergy $1.71
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+43% Synergy $40.84
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+41% Synergy $16.64
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+41% Synergy $18.54
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+40% Synergy $9.39
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+39% Synergy $34.19
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+39% Synergy $31.91
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+36% Synergy $48.66
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+35% Synergy $0.37
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+35% Synergy $3.39
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+34% Synergy $14.36
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+31% Synergy $10.39
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+30% Synergy $4.15
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+30% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+26% Synergy $18.33
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+25% Synergy $5.94
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+25% Synergy $0.77
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+24% Synergy $6.65
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+24% Synergy $0.58
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+24% Synergy $2.80
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+24% Synergy $0.21
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+23% Synergy $52.43
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+22% Synergy $10.29
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+22% Synergy $0.36
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $9.18
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+20% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+20% Synergy $14.36
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+20% Synergy $20.35
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+19% Synergy $15.02
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+18% Synergy $11.16
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+18% Synergy $10.42
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+17% Synergy $1.23
Short Bow Short Bow
+17% Synergy $0.26
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+16% Synergy $5.93
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+15% Synergy $12.66
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+15% Synergy $19.45
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+15% Synergy $16.67
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+14% Synergy $1.54
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+14% Synergy $4.69
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+14% Synergy $1.61
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+13% Synergy $0.63
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+12% Synergy $0.29
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $2.71
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+10% Synergy $31.63
Godsend Godsend
+10% Synergy $3.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.18
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-39% Synergy $5.81

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+45% Synergy $5.42
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+37% Synergy $9.10
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+31% Synergy $0.84
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $17.50
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $5.79
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $9.37
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $0.91
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $0.37
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
0% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $0.76
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $25.11
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $5.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $4.44

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+20% Synergy $0.93
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+48% Synergy $0.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.43
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+27% Synergy $17.64
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+23% Synergy $0.38
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.10
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $5.79
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $2.07
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $9.73
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $38.89
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.72
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $3.60
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.71
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $18.85
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.31
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.73
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.96
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.30
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $19.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.59
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.25
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $5.95
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $6.89
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-19% Synergy $53.41

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+16% Synergy $0.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.31
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $21.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.89
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $238.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.59
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.72
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $28.49

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+22% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.37
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+7% Synergy $4.66
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $2.43
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.91
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.35
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $4.73

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
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