Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #774
290decks
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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Tablet of Discovery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Flashback
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Coastal Peak
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion215 decks290 decks
56%synergy
Young Pyromancer
73%inclusion212 decks290 decks
56%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
70%inclusion204 decks290 decks
53%synergy
Haze of Rage
50%inclusion144 decks290 decks
45%synergy
Warlord's Fury
43%inclusion126 decks290 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
62%inclusion172 decks277 decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion176 decks290 decks
40%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
57%inclusion166 decks290 decks
36%synergy
Consider
57%inclusion165 decks290 decks
34%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion146 decks290 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
73%inclusion212 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
69%inclusion200 decks290 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
68%inclusion198 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion193 decks290 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion193 decks290 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion178 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion175 decks290 decks
25%synergy
Snap
52%inclusion152 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion148 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
49%inclusion141 decks290 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion151 decks290 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion140 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion113 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion88 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion127 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
39%inclusion114 decks290 decks
31%synergy
Sprite Dragon
38%inclusion111 decks290 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion109 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
37%inclusion107 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
35%inclusion102 decks290 decks
34%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
32%inclusion94 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
32%inclusion93 decks290 decks
31%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
30%inclusion86 decks290 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion67 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion72 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion73 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
24%inclusion71 decks290 decks
23%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
24%inclusion71 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion67 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Stormsplitter
23%inclusion63 decks276 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion63 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
22%inclusion60 decks276 decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
18%inclusion52 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
-11%synergy
Docent of Perfection
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Pianist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Drake Hatcher
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Kiln Fiend
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
12%inclusion30 decks259 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Firebending Student
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion134 decks290 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion132 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
45%inclusion131 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
42%inclusion122 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Expedite
41%inclusion119 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion113 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion94 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion92 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion87 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion85 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion84 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Battle Hymn
26%inclusion74 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion72 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Fists of Flame
23%inclusion68 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion66 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion66 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion62 decks290 decks
-11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Crimson Wisps
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Rift
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Leap
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion35 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Surprise
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Dynacharge
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion137 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
42%inclusion122 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion92 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion91 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
30%inclusion87 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion84 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion78 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion63 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion63 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Song of Totentanz
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Crash Through
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Empty the Warrens
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Winged Words
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Krenko's Command
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Renegade Tactics
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Teleportal
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Burst of Speed
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Lock and Load
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Boltwave
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Overmaster
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Furygale Flocking
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Steal the Show
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Flame Slash
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cori-Steel Cutter
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
-10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion81 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
-16%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
22%inclusion65 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion52 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion146 decks290 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion118 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion102 decks290 decks
-14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
29%inclusion84 decks290 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Kher Keep
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Restless Spire
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion212 decks290 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion198 decks290 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion154 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion126 decks290 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion66 decks290 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion64 decks290 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion56 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion48 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion283 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion282 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion270 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion267 decks290 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion229 decks290 decks
48%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion210 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion204 decks290 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion203 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
57%inclusion165 decks290 decks
41%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
56%inclusion162 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion160 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
47%inclusion93 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
47%inclusion136 decks290 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Islet
47%inclusion135 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Falls
39%inclusion114 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion96 decks290 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion93 decks290 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion92 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion91 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion89 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion86 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion79 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion78 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion72 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion73 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion69 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion65 decks290 decks
-16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion63 decks290 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion60 decks290 decks
-19%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Spectacle Summit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
-12%synergy