Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget Cantrips

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
Enter the Enigma
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Warlord's Fury
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Sprite Dragon
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Expedite
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Young Pyromancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Fists of Flame
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Crash Through
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Opt
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Renegade Tactics
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Serum Visions
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Murmuring Mystic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mocking Sprite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Kiln Fiend
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Pteramander
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Pyre Hound
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Burning Prophet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Phoenix Chick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pyroceratops
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Jhessian Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tolarian Terror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Crackling Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Umara Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Queen Brahne
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Illvoi Infiltrator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Elementalist Adept
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Drake Hatcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cleon, Merry Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
League Guildmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Storm Skreelix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Serpent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Matron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Symmetry Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mercurial Geists
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Orvar, the All-Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ecstatic Electromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Abrade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Haste Magic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Thought Scour
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Peek
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Anticipate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Shore Up
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Impulse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Surprise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Bulk Up
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mizzium Skin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Might of the Meek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dynacharge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Quicken
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Timely Interference
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Leap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Think Twice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Opera Love Song
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Magic Damper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Mental Modulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Refocus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Electrolyze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Essence Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dive Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Deliberate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Smite the Deathless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intervene
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Lights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sleight of Hand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Birthday Escape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wild Ride
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Krenko's Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Combat Tutorial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Drag Under
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flood of Recollection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Mishra's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rift Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Charge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wash Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cone of Cold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Call to Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chain Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flame Slash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Multiple Choice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Winged Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Fodder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Teleportal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Highway Robbery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forked Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Anger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Lunar Whale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Levitating Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Armillary Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Firemind's Research
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aura Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vance's Blasting Cannons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Improbable Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Ramunap Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Teetering Peaks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thran Portal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-49%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Shire Terrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Promising Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Beyeen Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy