Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #778
83decks
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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Flow State
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
57%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
46%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Warlord's Fury
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Opt
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Expedite
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Haze of Rage
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Sprite Dragon
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Preordain
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Haughty Djinn
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Docent of Perfection
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Wizards of Thay
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Kiln Fiend
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Burning Prophet
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Umara Mystic
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Tackle Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Pianist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Drake Hatcher
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Snap
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Twinferno
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Shore Up
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Scour
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Goblin Surprise
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
18%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Impulse
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Think Twice
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Traumatic Critique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Dazzling Denial
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Dynacharge
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Leap
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Retort
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Treasure Cruise
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Slip Through Space
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Winged Words
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Crash Through
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Renegade Tactics
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Empty the Warrens
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Sleight of Hand
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-21%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Teleportal
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Song of Totentanz
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Lock and Load
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Krenko's Command
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Fodder
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Steal the Show
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Splatter Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Duel Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Impolite Entrance
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Goblin War Party
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Otterball Antics
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Flood of Recollection
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Unending Whisper
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Diary of Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Combat Research
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
-26%synergy
Forgotten Cave
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
-28%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-21%synergy
Izzet Locket
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion83 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion83 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion70 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-27%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-37%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-21%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Library
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-15%synergy