Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Core

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #778
550decks
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flow State
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
66%inclusion365 decks550 decks
50%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
53%inclusion294 decks550 decks
46%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
61%inclusion336 decks550 decks
44%synergy
Warlord's Fury
44%inclusion243 decks550 decks
43%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
41%inclusion227 decks550 decks
39%synergy
Haze of Rage
42%inclusion233 decks550 decks
38%synergy
Expedite
45%inclusion249 decks550 decks
37%synergy
Opt
73%inclusion399 decks550 decks
37%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
53%inclusion289 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Sprite Dragon
40%inclusion220 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
57%inclusion314 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion307 decks550 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
54%inclusion265 decks488 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
53%inclusion294 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion281 decks550 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion274 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Consider
49%inclusion271 decks550 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion267 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion266 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion260 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion227 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
41%inclusion225 decks550 decks
23%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
29%inclusion157 decks550 decks
27%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
27%inclusion147 decks550 decks
25%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
27%inclusion146 decks550 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
26%inclusion127 decks485 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
26%inclusion144 decks550 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion107 decks419 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25%inclusion135 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
24%inclusion133 decks550 decks
23%synergy
Kiln Fiend
23%inclusion126 decks550 decks
22%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion120 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion119 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
20%inclusion109 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
19%inclusion107 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
19%inclusion106 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
19%inclusion77 decks413 decks
18%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
18%inclusion101 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion93 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Drake Hatcher
16%inclusion68 decks417 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion84 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Umara Mystic
16%inclusion88 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
16%inclusion87 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion85 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion84 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
14%inclusion79 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Burning Prophet
14%inclusion77 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion76 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion76 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Elementalist Adept
13%inclusion56 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
-15%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion71 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion70 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Stormsplitter
12%inclusion58 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Angler
11%inclusion55 decks488 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion58 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion54 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
10%inclusion53 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
9.5%inclusion52 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
9.5%inclusion52 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nivix Cyclops
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Abrade
45%inclusion248 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion234 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion232 decks550 decks
-10%synergy
Snap
37%inclusion205 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
37%inclusion201 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion196 decks550 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion182 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Fists of Flame
30%inclusion165 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion150 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
26%inclusion142 decks550 decks
22%synergy
Shore Up
25%inclusion140 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion139 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion131 decks550 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion122 decks550 decks
-14%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion116 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion113 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion110 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion110 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion109 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion102 decks550 decks
1%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
18%inclusion101 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
18%inclusion101 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion96 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion92 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion91 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Dazzling Denial
16%inclusion76 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Dynacharge
16%inclusion86 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion85 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
15%inclusion82 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Surprise
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion68 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion68 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion68 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
12%inclusion66 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion62 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion62 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Leap
11%inclusion59 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion42 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.5%inclusion52 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.4%inclusion49 decks523 decks
7%synergy
Refute
9.3%inclusion39 decks419 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Unsummon
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Shock
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
45%inclusion246 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
40%inclusion222 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
40%inclusion220 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Serum Visions
37%inclusion205 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Winged Words
34%inclusion189 decks550 decks
33%synergy
Enter the Enigma
31%inclusion139 decks451 decks
24%synergy
Slip Through Space
28%inclusion153 decks550 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion142 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Empty the Warrens
24%inclusion130 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Crash Through
23%inclusion126 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Renegade Tactics
21%inclusion116 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion114 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Fodder
21%inclusion113 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Sleight of Hand
20%inclusion111 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion110 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
20%inclusion110 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Krenko's Command
19%inclusion105 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion102 decks550 decks
-20%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
18%inclusion100 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion93 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Song of Totentanz
16%inclusion89 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion79 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion70 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
12%inclusion67 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion62 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
-15%synergy
Teleportal
11%inclusion61 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion60 decks550 decks
-15%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion56 decks526 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion58 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion53 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Steal the Show
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lock and Load
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Otterball Antics
8.7%inclusion42 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion45 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Goblin War Party
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Immolating Gyre
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
7.2%inclusion30 decks416 decks
1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.5%inclusion36 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Surge to Victory
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion93 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion74 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
-16%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion123 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion93 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion89 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion86 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
13%inclusion64 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion44 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion58 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion36 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Curiosity
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
-19%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion179 decks550 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.6%inclusion37 decks490 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion157 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion125 decks550 decks
-26%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion90 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
13%inclusion73 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion60 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion59 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion53 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.6%inclusion42 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion370 decks550 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
55%inclusion304 decks550 decks
-31%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion282 decks550 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion200 decks550 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion114 decks550 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion113 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion87 decks550 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion84 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion84 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion75 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion546 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion546 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion427 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion286 decks550 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion280 decks550 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion255 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion240 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
42%inclusion231 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion184 decks550 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion164 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion162 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion158 decks550 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion141 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion129 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion128 decks550 decks
-18%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion111 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion104 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion99 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion94 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion84 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion84 decks550 decks
-33%synergy
Training Center
14%inclusion76 decks550 decks
-29%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion70 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion67 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
12%inclusion65 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion62 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion62 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion47 decks454 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.5%inclusion52 decks550 decks
-15%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.4%inclusion49 decks523 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.2%inclusion45 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.6%inclusion42 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion36 decks550 decks
-25%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion36 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
-16%synergy