Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #777
298decks
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
Flashback
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
73%inclusion217 decks298 decks
56%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion220 decks298 decks
56%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
70%inclusion210 decks298 decks
54%synergy
Haze of Rage
50%inclusion148 decks298 decks
45%synergy
Warlord's Fury
43%inclusion128 decks298 decks
41%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion183 decks298 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
62%inclusion180 decks289 decks
40%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
51%inclusion151 decks298 decks
35%synergy
Expedite
43%inclusion128 decks298 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
56%inclusion167 decks298 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
74%inclusion220 decks298 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
69%inclusion205 decks298 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
68%inclusion204 decks298 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion200 decks298 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion199 decks298 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion187 decks298 decks
21%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion182 decks298 decks
26%synergy
Consider
57%inclusion170 decks298 decks
34%synergy
Snap
54%inclusion161 decks298 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion152 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
51%inclusion153 decks298 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion142 decks298 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion113 decks298 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion90 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion88 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion51 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion43 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion33 decks298 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion128 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
38%inclusion114 decks298 decks
31%synergy
Sprite Dragon
38%inclusion112 decks298 decks
33%synergy
Guttersnipe
37%inclusion110 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion106 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
35%inclusion103 decks298 decks
34%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
33%inclusion97 decks298 decks
31%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
31%inclusion92 decks298 decks
29%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
29%inclusion85 decks298 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion72 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion74 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
24%inclusion73 decks298 decks
23%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
24%inclusion73 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion72 decks298 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion67 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion68 decks298 decks
22%synergy
Stormsplitter
22%inclusion63 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
20%inclusion58 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
19%inclusion57 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion51 decks298 decks
-10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion51 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
17%inclusion50 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Docent of Perfection
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion45 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Drake Hatcher
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Kiln Fiend
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion36 decks297 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
11%inclusion33 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
11%inclusion32 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion31 decks298 decks
-2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Firebending Student
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.1%inclusion27 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
9.1%inclusion27 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Harmonized Trio
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Pongify
46%inclusion137 decks298 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion137 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion137 decks298 decks
17%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion119 decks298 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion115 decks298 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion94 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
31%inclusion93 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion93 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion93 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion88 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion88 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion87 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion77 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Battle Hymn
25%inclusion75 decks298 decks
22%synergy
Fists of Flame
24%inclusion71 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion68 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion65 decks298 decks
-11%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion64 decks298 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion62 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion59 decks298 decks
-5%synergy
Crimson Wisps
19%inclusion58 decks298 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion58 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion54 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion54 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Rift
17%inclusion50 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion44 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion43 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion43 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion41 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Leap
14%inclusion41 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion40 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion33 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion32 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion27 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion27 decks298 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Dynacharge
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Peek
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion143 decks298 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
48%inclusion143 decks298 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
42%inclusion126 decks298 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion96 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion95 decks298 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion87 decks298 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion86 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
28%inclusion76 decks268 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion83 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion62 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
20%inclusion60 decks298 decks
15%synergy
Song of Totentanz
19%inclusion57 decks298 decks
17%synergy
Crash Through
18%inclusion53 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Empty the Warrens
17%inclusion52 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion51 decks298 decks
-2%synergy
Winged Words
16%inclusion49 decks298 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion38 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Renegade Tactics
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Sleight of Hand
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion36 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Fodder
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Krenko's Command
11%inclusion33 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
11%inclusion32 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
11%inclusion32 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion29 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion28 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion27 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Teleportal
9.1%inclusion27 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Rapturous Moment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Lock and Load
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Overmaster
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.0%inclusion18 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.7%inclusion17 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Ancestral Anger
5.7%inclusion17 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Furygale Flocking
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.4%inclusion16 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Flame Slash
5.4%inclusion16 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cori-Steel Cutter
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
16%inclusion47 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion45 decks298 decks
-13%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
-10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion32 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.4%inclusion28 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.4%inclusion25 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion84 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
22%inclusion63 decks287 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion54 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion58 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion57 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion48 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
15%inclusion44 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.4%inclusion28 decks298 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
8.4%inclusion25 decks298 decks
-16%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.1%inclusion24 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
23%inclusion70 decks298 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
20%inclusion58 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion146 decks298 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion120 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion113 decks298 decks
-11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
26%inclusion78 decks298 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.4%inclusion25 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
-6%synergy
Kher Keep
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion20 decks298 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Spire
6.0%inclusion18 decks298 decks
1%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion18 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.0%inclusion15 decks298 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion220 decks298 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion204 decks298 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion155 decks298 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion128 decks298 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion70 decks298 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion69 decks298 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion57 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion51 decks298 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion23 decks298 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion17 decks298 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion290 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion289 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion275 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion271 decks298 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion235 decks298 decks
48%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion213 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion212 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion209 decks298 decks
27%synergy
Volcanic Island
59%inclusion175 decks298 decks
43%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion166 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion164 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion102 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
47%inclusion139 decks298 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Islet
45%inclusion135 decks298 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Falls
39%inclusion115 decks298 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion96 decks298 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion94 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion94 decks298 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion93 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion91 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion91 decks298 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion88 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion83 decks298 decks
-6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion78 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion74 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion72 decks298 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion71 decks298 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion69 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion64 decks298 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion63 decks298 decks
-19%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion56 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion54 decks298 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion45 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion39 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion38 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion37 decks298 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion28 decks298 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion28 decks298 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
-8%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion26 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion17 decks298 decks
-6%synergy