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
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Resonating Lute
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Warlord's Fury
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Haze of Rage
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Expedite
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Opt
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
66%inclusion73 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Sprite Dragon
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Haughty Djinn
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Umara Mystic
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Kiln Fiend
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Docent of Perfection
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Stormsplitter
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Drake Hatcher
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Burning Prophet
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Tempest Angler
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Curious Homunculus
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Firebending Student
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Queen Brahne
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Snap
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Fists of Flame
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Surprise
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Leap
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Dynacharge
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Retort
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Quick Study
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Denial
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Shadow Rift
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Skin
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Crimson Wisps
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Psychotic Fury
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Quicken
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Treasure Cruise
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Crash Through
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Slip Through Space
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Renegade Tactics
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Empty the Warrens
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Sleight of Hand
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Krenko's Command
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Winged Words
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Dragon Fodder
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Teleportal
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Anger
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Burst of Speed
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Unending Whisper
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Goblin War Party
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Surge to Victory
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Lock and Load
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Otterball Antics
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Eagle Vision
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Skullclamp
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Castle Embereth
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion109 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion81 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Coastal Peak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Spectacle Summit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy