Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive 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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Prismari Pianist
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Scorched Geyser
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Resonating Lute
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
82%synergy
Flashback
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Warlord's Fury
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Haze of Rage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Consider
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Snap
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Expedite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Sprite Dragon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Nivix Cyclops
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Archmage's Newt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Docent of Perfection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Shadow Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Thought Scour
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Twinferno
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Crimson Wisps
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Leap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Octopus Form
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dynacharge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Accelerate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Surprise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Quicken
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Long-Term Plans
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stun
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fists of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Refocus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Might of the Meek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Searing Touch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Take the Fall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Hithlain Knots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dive Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Flow State
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Treasure Cruise
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Preordain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Song of Totentanz
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Enter the Enigma
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Storm of Memories
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sleight of Hand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Empty the Warrens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Renegade Tactics
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Krenko's Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Strike It Rich
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Unending Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seething Anger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cone of Cold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Of One Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Magmatic Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lock and Load
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mirror of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Parallel Thoughts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frontline Heroism
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Roar of Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Guild Artisan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Castle Embereth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Shivan Reef
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Islet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Thundering Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy