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Nick Price
Apr 13, 2026
Nick Price
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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Flow State
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
66%inclusion364 decks549 decks
49%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
54%inclusion294 decks549 decks
46%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
61%inclusion334 decks549 decks
44%synergy
Warlord's Fury
44%inclusion243 decks549 decks
43%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
42%inclusion228 decks549 decks
39%synergy
Haze of Rage
42%inclusion233 decks549 decks
38%synergy
Opt
73%inclusion399 decks549 decks
37%synergy
Expedite
45%inclusion248 decks549 decks
37%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
53%inclusion289 decks549 decks
36%synergy
Sprite Dragon
40%inclusion221 decks549 decks
36%synergy
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Frantic Search
57%inclusion312 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion307 decks549 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
55%inclusion265 decks486 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
54%inclusion294 decks549 decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion282 decks549 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion274 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Consider
49%inclusion269 decks549 decks
26%synergy
Negate
49%inclusion267 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion267 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion259 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion227 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
41%inclusion225 decks549 decks
23%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
29%inclusion158 decks549 decks
27%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
27%inclusion148 decks549 decks
26%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
27%inclusion146 decks549 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
26%inclusion145 decks549 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
26%inclusion127 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion107 decks417 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
24%inclusion134 decks549 decks
23%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
24%inclusion133 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Kiln Fiend
23%inclusion126 decks549 decks
23%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion119 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion119 decks549 decks
20%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
20%inclusion109 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
19%inclusion107 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
19%inclusion107 decks549 decks
19%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
18%inclusion76 decks411 decks
18%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
18%inclusion101 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion93 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Drake Hatcher
16%inclusion68 decks415 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion83 decks517 decks
3%synergy
Umara Mystic
16%inclusion88 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
16%inclusion87 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion85 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion84 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
14%inclusion79 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Burning Prophet
14%inclusion78 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Firebending Student
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion76 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion76 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Elementalist Adept
14%inclusion56 decks413 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion72 decks549 decks
-15%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
13%inclusion72 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion72 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion70 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Stormsplitter
12%inclusion58 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Angler
11%inclusion55 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion58 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
10%inclusion57 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
10%inclusion42 decks416 decks
9%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
10%inclusion55 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion54 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
10%inclusion53 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
10%inclusion53 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
9.5%inclusion52 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Nivix Cyclops
8.9%inclusion49 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.4%inclusion46 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Curious Homunculus
8.0%inclusion44 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Abrade
45%inclusion248 decks549 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion234 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion230 decks549 decks
-10%synergy
Snap
37%inclusion204 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
37%inclusion202 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion196 decks549 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion183 decks549 decks
-8%synergy
Fists of Flame
30%inclusion165 decks549 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion149 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
26%inclusion142 decks549 decks
22%synergy
Shore Up
26%inclusion140 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion138 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion132 decks549 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion122 decks549 decks
-14%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion116 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion112 decks549 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion110 decks549 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion109 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion108 decks549 decks
-9%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
19%inclusion102 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion101 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
18%inclusion100 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion97 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion95 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion94 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion91 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion91 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Dazzling Denial
16%inclusion76 decks479 decks
15%synergy
Dynacharge
16%inclusion86 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion85 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
15%inclusion82 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Surprise
14%inclusion58 decks416 decks
13%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion68 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion68 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion68 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
12%inclusion66 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion62 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion62 decks549 decks
-8%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion62 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Leap
11%inclusion58 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion57 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.5%inclusion52 decks549 decks
-5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.4%inclusion49 decks521 decks
7%synergy
Refute
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
8.9%inclusion49 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Shock
8.7%inclusion48 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion44 decks523 decks
-9%synergy
Run Away Together
8.4%inclusion46 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.4%inclusion46 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
45%inclusion246 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
40%inclusion221 decks549 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
40%inclusion220 decks549 decks
26%synergy
Serum Visions
37%inclusion205 decks549 decks
20%synergy
Winged Words
34%inclusion189 decks549 decks
33%synergy
Enter the Enigma
31%inclusion139 decks449 decks
24%synergy
Slip Through Space
28%inclusion153 decks549 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion143 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
23%inclusion129 decks549 decks
20%synergy
Crash Through
23%inclusion126 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Renegade Tactics
21%inclusion116 decks549 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion115 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Fodder
21%inclusion113 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Sleight of Hand
20%inclusion111 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion109 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
20%inclusion109 decks549 decks
19%synergy
Krenko's Command
19%inclusion105 decks549 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion102 decks549 decks
-20%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
18%inclusion100 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion93 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Song of Totentanz
16%inclusion88 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion78 decks549 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion70 decks549 decks
-9%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
12%inclusion67 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion61 decks523 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion63 decks549 decks
-15%synergy
Teleportal
11%inclusion61 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion56 decks524 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion58 decks549 decks
-16%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion58 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion56 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion55 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion53 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Lock and Load
9.1%inclusion50 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.9%inclusion49 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
8.7%inclusion48 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Otterball Antics
8.5%inclusion41 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion45 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Goblin War Party
7.5%inclusion41 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Immolating Gyre
7.3%inclusion40 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Birthday Escape
7.3%inclusion40 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.3%inclusion40 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.1%inclusion39 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
7.0%inclusion29 decks414 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
6.9%inclusion38 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.7%inclusion37 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.7%inclusion37 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.6%inclusion36 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Surge to Victory
6.2%inclusion34 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
6.0%inclusion33 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion93 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion74 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion71 decks549 decks
-16%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion57 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion123 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
17%inclusion93 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion89 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
15%inclusion85 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
13%inclusion64 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion44 decks414 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion58 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.6%inclusion36 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Curiosity
5.8%inclusion32 decks549 decks
-19%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.3%inclusion29 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.3%inclusion29 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion179 decks549 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.6%inclusion37 decks488 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion157 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion125 decks549 decks
-26%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion90 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
13%inclusion72 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion60 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion59 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion56 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
9.5%inclusion52 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.6%inclusion47 decks549 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion42 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion33 decks549 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion369 decks549 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
55%inclusion304 decks549 decks
-31%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion283 decks549 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion201 decks549 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion114 decks549 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion113 decks549 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion87 decks549 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion84 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion84 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion75 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion50 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.5%inclusion30 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion30 decks549 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion545 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion545 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion426 decks549 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion285 decks549 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion279 decks549 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion254 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion239 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
42%inclusion232 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
34%inclusion184 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion163 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion161 decks549 decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
28%inclusion156 decks549 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion141 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion128 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion127 decks549 decks
-18%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion111 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion103 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion99 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion95 decks549 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion95 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion94 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion83 decks517 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion83 decks549 decks
-34%synergy
Training Center
14%inclusion76 decks549 decks
-29%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion70 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion67 decks549 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
12%inclusion65 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion61 decks523 decks
6%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion62 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion47 decks452 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.5%inclusion52 decks549 decks
-15%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.4%inclusion49 decks521 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion44 decks523 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.4%inclusion46 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.4%inclusion46 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.2%inclusion45 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion44 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.7%inclusion42 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.7%inclusion37 decks549 decks
-24%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.6%inclusion36 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Spectacle Summit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
5.1%inclusion28 decks549 decks
-16%synergy
Airship Engine Room
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
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