Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive Aggro

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #780
11decks
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
Flashback
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Flow State
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Peak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Haze of Rage
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Warlord's Fury
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Snap
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Consider
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Enter the Enigma
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Expedite
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Slickshot Show-Off
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Sprite Dragon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Pianist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Muse Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Firebending Student
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Symmetry Sage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Opt
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Great Train Heist
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Crimson Wisps
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Shadow Rift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Leap
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Psychotic Fury
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Battle Hymn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Dynacharge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Accelerate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Surprise
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Zhalfirin Shapecraft
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Long-Term Plans
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Stun
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Miscast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Bulk Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Octopus Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Secret Identity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Cruise
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Song of Totentanz
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Expressive Iteration
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Slip Through Space
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Renegade Tactics
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Furygale Flocking
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Charge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sleight of Hand
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Warrens
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Krenko's Command
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Strike It Rich
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Boomerang Basics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Impolite Entrance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Unending Whisper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Void Snare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hard Evidence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Plunge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Seething Anger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Charge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Satyr's Cunning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Cone of Cold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Magmatic Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mirror of Fate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Parallel Thoughts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Frontline Heroism
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Tavern Brawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Connecting the Dots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ophidian Eye
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Mistrise Village
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Castle Embereth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Shivan Reef
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Sulfur Falls
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Volcanic Island
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Cliffgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy