Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Aggro

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
Coastal Peak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Pianist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Muse Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Warlord's Fury
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
53%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
63%inclusion62 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Haze of Rage
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Serum Visions
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Opt
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
54%inclusion51 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Sprite Dragon
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Haughty Djinn
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Kiln Fiend
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Umara Mystic
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Stormsplitter
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Burning Prophet
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Drake Hatcher
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Firebending Student
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Windrider Wizard
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Curious Homunculus
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Queen Brahne
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Tempest Angler
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Snap
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Expedite
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Surprise
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Thought Scour
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Battle Hymn
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Leap
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Impulse
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Dynacharge
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
17%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Shadow Rift
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Quicken
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Skin
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Crimson Wisps
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Psychotic Fury
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Cruise
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Enter the Enigma
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Crash Through
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Slip Through Space
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Renegade Tactics
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Krenko's Command
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Winged Words
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Dragon Fodder
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Empty the Warrens
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Sleight of Hand
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Teleportal
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Impolite Entrance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Anger
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-15%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Burst of Speed
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Surge to Victory
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Lock and Load
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Step Through
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin War Party
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Unending Whisper
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Eagle Vision
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-22%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-15%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Castle Embereth
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Restless Spire
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Spell Satchel
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion97 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion96 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion86 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-24%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
-22%synergy
Silundi Vision
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
TCRI Building
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy