Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Upgraded

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #778
128decks
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
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Tome Blast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
77%inclusion98 decks128 decks
60%synergy
Haze of Rage
55%inclusion70 decks128 decks
50%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
50%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
64%inclusion82 decks128 decks
48%synergy
Warlord's Fury
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
52%inclusion66 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Consider
63%inclusion80 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
72%inclusion92 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
69%inclusion88 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion87 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion79 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Snap
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion72 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Sprite Dragon
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Haughty Djinn
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Drake Hatcher
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Stormsplitter
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Docent of Perfection
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Kiln Fiend
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Umara Mystic
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-15%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Firebending Student
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Burning Prophet
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Tackle Artist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Expedite
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion50 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Battle Hymn
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Fists of Flame
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Twinferno
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
10%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Shadow Rift
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Impulse
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Surprise
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Leap
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Crimson Wisps
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Dynacharge
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Quicken
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Think Twice
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Curate
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Search
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Shock
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion64 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion64 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Serum Visions
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Cruise
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Winged Words
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Slip Through Space
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Past in Flames
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Crash Through
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
-15%synergy
Renegade Tactics
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Empty the Warrens
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Sleight of Hand
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Dragon Fodder
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Song of Totentanz
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Lock and Load
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Krenko's Command
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Teleportal
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Burst of Speed
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Step Through
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Visionary's Dance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Impractical Joke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Splatter Technique
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Epic Experiment
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-15%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Sorcerer Class
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-15%synergy
Roar of Resistance
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Combat Research
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Kher Keep
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion85 decks128 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-18%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion128 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion128 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion111 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion91 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion82 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Spectacle Summit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-3%synergy