Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget Wizards

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #778
13decks
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
Wee Dragonauts
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Umara Mystic
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Opt
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Burning Prophet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Wizard's Retort
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Enter the Enigma
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Preordain
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Izzet Charm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Queen Brahne
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Mysidian Elder
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Elementalist Adept
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Sprite Dragon
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Wizards of Thay
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Coruscation Mage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Firebrand Archer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Docent of Perfection
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Aven Wind Mage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Kiln Fiend
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Windrider Wizard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Mystic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Snaremaster Sprite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Seer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Drake
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Consider
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Dynacharge
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Snap
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Impulse
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Surprise
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Expedite
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Quick Study
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Shore Up
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Fists of Flame
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Refute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Resculpt
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Twinferno
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Denial
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Siege Smash
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Weapon Surge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Blustersquall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sage's Dousing
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wild Ricochet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Counterflux
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Anticipate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-37%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Skin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-34%synergy
Volatile Claws
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Steam Augury
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Phantom Interference
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Geistblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Search
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rowdy Research
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ephara's Dispersal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Forceful Denial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Run Away Together
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Countervailing Winds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Barge In
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Crushing Pain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Crash Through
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Warlord's Fury
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Winged Words
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Treasure Cruise
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Haze of Rage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Slip Through Space
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Renegade Tactics
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Expressive Iteration
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Fodder
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Step Through
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Sleight of Hand
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Empty the Warrens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Lock and Load
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin War Party
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Otterball Antics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Charge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Asinine Antics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Mass Diminish
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Reckless Charge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cone of Cold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dance with Calamity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Prize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-30%synergy
Surge to Victory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Fire Crystal
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Firemind's Research
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Stasis Field
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Emblem of the Warmind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fervor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Onslaught
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Combat Research
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Restless Spire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Remote Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Tectonic Edge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Forge of Heroes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blasted Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-41%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Fire Diamond
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-63%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Locket
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Spell Satchel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Lens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-28%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Manalith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Prismari Campus
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-35%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Base Camp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy