Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget 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
Warlord's Fury
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Renegade Tactics
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Crackling Drake
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Sprite Dragon
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Dynacharge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Kiln Fiend
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Young Pyromancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Opt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Expedite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Khenra Spellspear
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Storm Skreelix
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ecstatic Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Stormwing Entity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Illvoi Infiltrator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mocking Sprite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Burning Prophet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Viper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Geists
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Spellweaver Eternal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aven Wind Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fugitive Codebreaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Elusive Spellfist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blistercoil Weird
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thorned Moloch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Jeskai Elder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Umara Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Niblis of Frost
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Docent of Perfection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Queen Brahne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drake Hatcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cleon, Merry Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Elementalist Adept
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fleeting Effigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Hordecaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Stormsplitter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Daring Waverider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Apprentice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Goblin Surprise
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Izzet Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Thought Scour
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Unsummon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Barge In
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Twisted Image
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Annihilating Fire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Peek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Anticipate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bombard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Quicken
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flatline
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Infuriate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Impulse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Think Twice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Haste Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Opera Love Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Faebloom Trick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tune the Narrative
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Skin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wings of Velis Vel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deprive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Essence Capture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Water Wings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Telling Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Search
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Winged Words
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Krenko's Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Divination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crash Through
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Charge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mutiny
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon Fodder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Combat Tutorial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Otterball Antics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eagle Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flood of Recollection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Void Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mugging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Clear the Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reminisce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Flood of Tears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Direct Current
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Song of Totentanz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Roil Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tidings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Firecat Blitz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Gravitic Punch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Javelin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Devils' Playground
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
The Lunar Whale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Memory Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Scroll of the Masters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shark Typhoon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ral and the Implicit Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vance's Blasting Cannons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Military Intelligence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Improbable Alliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Firemind's Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Spire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Teetering Peaks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Junktown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Surgical Bay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-53%synergy
Mana Geode
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Locket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Satchel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Coalition Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Inherited Envelope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-43%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Library
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shire Terrace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Beyeen Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy