Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget Core Cantrips

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Chris Guest
Jun 26, 2025
20 Best Bird Cards for Commander
With all the new attention on Bird cards from the Final Fantasy set, let's take a look at the most powerful Bird cards for Commander.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Renegade Tactics
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Warlord's Fury
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Expedite
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Kiln Fiend
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Burning Prophet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Crash Through
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Opt
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Fists of Flame
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Abrade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Slip Through Space
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Young Pyromancer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Izzet Charm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Leap
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Unsummon
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Peek
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Umara Mystic
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Nivix Cyclops
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Crackling Drake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sprite Dragon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Jhessian Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bomat Courier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pteramander
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tolarian Terror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Windrider Wizard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Curious Homunculus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghitu Chronicler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ratcatcher Trainee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Viashino Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sanguinary Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Synthesizer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Signal Pest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Omenspeaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elusive Spellfist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Pledgemage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battlewing Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Wizard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Chick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mad Ratter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Surprise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Timely Interference
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Chilling Trap
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Obsessive Search
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Thought Scour
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Might of the Meek
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Stream of Unconsciousness
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Into the Roil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Deliberate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Quick Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Think Twice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Impulse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Tune the Narrative
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dazzling Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Startle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Smash
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hithlain Knots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Repeal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Keep Safe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blink of an Eye
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Curate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Keep Watch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chemister's Insight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Quicken
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Take the Fall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deduce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Roilmage's Trick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demoralize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Withdraw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bewilder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Collateral Damage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Suit Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Enter the Enigma
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Treasure Cruise
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Serum Visions
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Krenko's Command
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Ravenform
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ancestral Anger
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Birthday Escape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Winged Words
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dragon Fodder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Highway Robbery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Satyr's Cunning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Goblin War Party
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Flame Slash
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chain Lightning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Compulsive Research
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Empty the Warrens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Haze of Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Curse of the Swine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lock and Load
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Reinforcements
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Field Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firebolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rift Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Insult // Injury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hard Evidence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hazardous Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forked Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Portent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Song of Totentanz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystery Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unable to Scream
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Firemind's Research
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Utter Insignificance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Military Intelligence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Reunion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Improbable Alliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Smoldering Crater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Remote Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Cave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Surgical Bay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-62%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-45%synergy
Sol Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-76%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Eroded Canyon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Prismari Campus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archway Commons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gateway Plaza
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Grotto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Fjord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-48%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-53%synergy