Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #783
303decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
73%inclusion220 decks303 decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion223 decks303 decks
56%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
71%inclusion216 decks303 decks
55%synergy
Haze of Rage
51%inclusion155 decks303 decks
47%synergy
Warlord's Fury
44%inclusion132 decks303 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
64%inclusion194 decks301 decks
42%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
62%inclusion187 decks303 decks
40%synergy
Expedite
43%inclusion130 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
56%inclusion169 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion150 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
73%inclusion220 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
69%inclusion209 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
68%inclusion206 decks303 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion202 decks303 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
66%inclusion201 decks303 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion191 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion181 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Consider
56%inclusion171 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Snap
56%inclusion171 decks303 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion153 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion157 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion141 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion115 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion94 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion92 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion133 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Sprite Dragon
38%inclusion114 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
37%inclusion112 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion109 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion108 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
35%inclusion106 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
32%inclusion96 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
29%inclusion89 decks303 decks
27%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
28%inclusion86 decks303 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion75 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
27%inclusion82 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion81 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Stormsplitter
23%inclusion70 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
23%inclusion70 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion68 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
19%inclusion58 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
18%inclusion55 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
-10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Drake Hatcher
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Kiln Fiend
14%inclusion41 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion29 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Firebending Student
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
9.4%inclusion27 decks286 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion143 decks303 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion142 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
46%inclusion139 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion121 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion112 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion98 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion96 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion96 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion86 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
26%inclusion78 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion71 decks303 decks
-9%synergy
Fists of Flame
23%inclusion71 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion63 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion62 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Crimson Wisps
20%inclusion60 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion53 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Rift
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Charm
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Vision of Love
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Leap
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Traumatic Critique
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Dynacharge
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
8%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Surprise
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
47%inclusion142 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion141 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
40%inclusion121 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion100 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion96 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion89 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion87 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion86 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
27%inclusion77 decks282 decks
21%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion64 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
20%inclusion61 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Song of Totentanz
19%inclusion57 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Crash Through
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Empty the Warrens
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Winged Words
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Renegade Tactics
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Krenko's Command
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Teleportal
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Overmaster
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Lock and Load
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Ancestral Anger
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Goblin War Party
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cori-Steel Cutter
20%inclusion38 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
-14%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
-12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion86 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
22%inclusion67 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion61 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion60 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
-16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion67 decks301 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion144 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion126 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion114 decks303 decks
-11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion75 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion222 decks303 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion213 decks303 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion152 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion128 decks303 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion71 decks303 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion68 decks303 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion59 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
-11%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion295 decks303 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion294 decks303 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion280 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion276 decks303 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion237 decks303 decks
47%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion217 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion214 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion213 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
60%inclusion181 decks303 decks
44%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion172 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion167 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion109 decks227 decks
26%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
47%inclusion142 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Islet
45%inclusion136 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Falls
39%inclusion118 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion100 decks303 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion96 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion94 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion94 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion89 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion86 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion81 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion73 decks303 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion71 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion68 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
-18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion53 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion46 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
-7%synergy