Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Core Aggro

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #783
33decks
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
Flow State
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Coastal Peak
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Prismari Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Steal the Show
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Warlord's Fury
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Haughty Djinn
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Expedite
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sprite Dragon
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Docent of Perfection
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Burning Prophet
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Drake
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Umara Mystic
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Kiln Fiend
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Drake Hatcher
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Pianist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Stormsplitter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Curious Homunculus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Stormwing Entity
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ecstatic Electromancer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Storm Skreelix
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Egg
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Izzet Charm
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Surprise
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Thought Scour
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Fists of Flame
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Impulse
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Shore Up
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Dynacharge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Quick Study
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Battle Hymn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mizzium Skin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Unsummon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Anticipate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Think Twice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Leap
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Treasure Cruise
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Expressive Iteration
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Haze of Rage
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Slip Through Space
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Past in Flames
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Empty the Warrens
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Crash Through
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Teleportal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Song of Totentanz
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Winged Words
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Dragon Fodder
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Krenko's Command
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Renegade Tactics
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Surge to Victory
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Burst of Speed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Goblin War Party
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Pyretic Charge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Unending Whisper
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Charge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lock and Load
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Relay
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Clear the Mind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rise from the Tides
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Glamdring
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Sorcerer Class
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Roar of Resistance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Improbable Alliance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Forgotten Cave
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Castle Embereth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Restless Spire
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kher Keep
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Cataract
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Volcano
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Edge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Surgical Bay
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Geode
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-30%synergy
Spell Satchel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Steam Vents
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-37%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Library
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy