Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #774
82decks
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
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Coastal Peak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Pianist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Warlord's Fury
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Opt
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Expedite
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Haze of Rage
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Sprite Dragon
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Haughty Djinn
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Docent of Perfection
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Kiln Fiend
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Burning Prophet
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Umara Mystic
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Drake
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Drake Hatcher
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Firebending Student
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Queen Brahne
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Snap
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Twinferno
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Shore Up
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Thought Scour
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Traumatic Critique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Impulse
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Think Twice
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Denial
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Dynacharge
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Leap
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Shadow Rift
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Cruise
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Slip Through Space
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Winged Words
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Crash Through
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Renegade Tactics
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Empty the Warrens
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Sleight of Hand
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Duel Tactics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Teleportal
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Song of Totentanz
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Lock and Load
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Krenko's Command
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Fodder
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Immolating Gyre
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Impolite Entrance
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Goblin War Party
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Otterball Antics
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Flood of Recollection
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Unending Whisper
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Charge
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Diary of Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Research
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-26%synergy
Forgotten Cave
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
-28%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Izzet Locket
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion69 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-27%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-36%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Library
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-15%synergy