Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Aggro

Nick Price
Apr 13, 2026
Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards from Strixhaven: School of Mages
With Secrets of Strixhaven on the way, let's take a moment to look at the most played cards from the first set, Strixhaven: School of Mages.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flow State
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tackle Artist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
56%synergy
Warlord's Fury
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
53%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
46%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
45%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Haze of Rage
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Serum Visions
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Opt
71%inclusion70 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Preordain
67%inclusion66 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Consider
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Sprite Dragon
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Haughty Djinn
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Docent of Perfection
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Kiln Fiend
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Umara Mystic
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Stormsplitter
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Burning Prophet
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Drake Hatcher
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Firebending Student
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Pianist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Muse Seeker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-19%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Windrider Wizard
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Expedite
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Fists of Flame
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Surprise
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Thought Scour
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Twinferno
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Battle Hymn
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Leap
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Dynacharge
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Shadow Rift
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Quicken
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Skin
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Crimson Wisps
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Psychotic Fury
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Enter the Enigma
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Crash Through
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Slip Through Space
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Renegade Tactics
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Winged Words
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Krenko's Command
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Dragon Fodder
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Empty the Warrens
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Sleight of Hand
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Teleportal
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Anger
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-15%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Burst of Speed
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Full Throttle
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Unending Whisper
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Surge to Victory
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Lock and Load
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Goblin War Party
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Eagle Vision
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-15%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Castle Embereth
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Restless Spire
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion76 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
-21%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-26%synergy
Resonating Lute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Spell Satchel
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion98 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion97 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion87 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion70 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
62%inclusion61 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
-24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-23%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Coastal Peak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
TCRI Building
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy