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
Flow State
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Coastal Peak
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
74%inclusion84 decks114 decks
58%synergy
Warlord's Fury
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Haze of Rage
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Expedite
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Opt
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Consider
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Sprite Dragon
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Haughty Djinn
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Umara Mystic
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Kiln Fiend
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Docent of Perfection
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Crackling Drake
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Stormsplitter
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Drake Hatcher
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Burning Prophet
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Firebending Student
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Tempest Angler
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Queen Brahne
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Charm
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Fists of Flame
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Surprise
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Battle Hymn
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Dynacharge
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Leap
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Impulse
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
5%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Denial
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Skin
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Rift
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Crimson Wisps
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Psychotic Fury
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Quicken
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Expressive Iteration
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Cruise
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Crash Through
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Slip Through Space
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Renegade Tactics
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-16%synergy
Empty the Warrens
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Krenko's Command
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Sleight of Hand
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Winged Words
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Dragon Fodder
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Teleportal
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Anger
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Burst of Speed
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Unending Whisper
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Surge to Victory
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Lock and Load
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin War Party
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Charge
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Otterball Antics
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Skullclamp
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Castle Embereth
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion85 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion113 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion112 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion99 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion86 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion82 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Scorched Geyser
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy