Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #781
303decks
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hydro-Channeler
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Run Behind
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Deluge Virtuoso
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crackling Cyclops
41%inclusion111 decks272 decks
40%synergy
Mocking Sprite
42%inclusion126 decks303 decks
39%synergy
Warlord's Fury
37%inclusion113 decks303 decks
36%synergy
Kiln Fiend
33%inclusion101 decks303 decks
33%synergy
Elementalist Adept
33%inclusion90 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
32%inclusion98 decks303 decks
32%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
32%synergy
Winged Words
33%inclusion100 decks303 decks
32%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
32%inclusion98 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Think Twice
35%inclusion106 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
60%inclusion182 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
58%inclusion175 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
47%inclusion142 decks303 decks
27%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion140 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
43%inclusion130 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Guttersnipe
37%inclusion113 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
37%inclusion109 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
37%inclusion111 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Expedite
36%inclusion109 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
35%inclusion106 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
32%inclusion98 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
30%inclusion91 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Sprite Dragon
27%inclusion81 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Burning Prophet
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Umara Mystic
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Tolarian Terror
21%inclusion64 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
20%inclusion61 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Angler
19%inclusion57 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Nivix Cyclops
19%inclusion57 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion53 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Elder
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Drake Hatcher
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Festival Crasher
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Lightshell Duo
14%inclusion42 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Boar-q-pine
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Jhessian Thief
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Windrider Wizard
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Aven Wind Mage
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Storm Skreelix
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
-31%synergy
Elusive Spellfist
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Enigma Drake
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Trio
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Firebending Student
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Aquatic Alchemist
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Izzet Charm
34%inclusion103 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Shore Up
31%inclusion95 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion92 decks303 decks
-12%synergy
Impulse
29%inclusion88 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Refute
29%inclusion80 decks277 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Surprise
28%inclusion77 decks275 decks
27%synergy
Fists of Flame
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Quick Study
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Dynacharge
25%inclusion75 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Unsummon
23%inclusion70 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Run Away Together
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
21%inclusion63 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Denial
20%inclusion58 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Strike
19%inclusion57 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Sure Strike
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Essence Scatter
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion47 decks303 decks
-13%synergy
Deliberate
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Anticipate
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Chilling Trap
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Mental Modulation
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
-31%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
11%inclusion30 decks277 decks
10%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Infuriate
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Curate
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Titan's Strength
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Deduce
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Radical Idea
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
-43%synergy
Trumpet Blast
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Faebloom Trick
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Enter the Enigma
35%inclusion99 decks284 decks
28%synergy
Renegade Tactics
30%inclusion92 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Dragon Fodder
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion87 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Crash Through
25%inclusion75 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Slip Through Space
23%inclusion70 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
22%inclusion68 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Krenko's Command
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Empty the Warrens
21%inclusion64 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion58 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
-17%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Divination
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Haze of Rage
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
-8%synergy
Teleportal
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Unending Whisper
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Birthday Escape
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
-14%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Otterball Antics
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Involuntary Employment
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ride
7.5%inclusion16 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Charge
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Goblin War Party
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Procrastinate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Storm
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Incinerating Blast
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
-31%synergy
Act of Treason
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Anger
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Rise from the Tides
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Hard Evidence
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Visionary's Dance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Firemind's Research
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
19%inclusion57 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
36%inclusion110 decks303 decks
-46%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion81 decks303 decks
-30%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion71 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Fire Diamond
21%inclusion63 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
19%inclusion59 decks303 decks
-67%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Locket
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion303 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion302 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
55%inclusion168 decks303 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
46%inclusion140 decks303 decks
-41%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion139 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
36%inclusion110 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion84 decks303 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Highland Lake
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
-26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
-50%synergy
Prismari Campus
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
-48%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
11%inclusion32 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
4%synergy
TCRI Building
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
-28%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
-19%synergy
Airship Engine Room
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
0%synergy