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Apr 13, 2026
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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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Geist of Saint Thalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1.6xlift
Top Cards
Brainstorm
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Young Pyromancer
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
6.2xlift
Stormcatch Mentor
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
3.6xlift
Counterspell
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Harmonic Prodigy
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Guttersnipe
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Third Path Iconoclast
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
5.8xlift
Frantic Search
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
High Lift Cards
Goblin Oriflamme
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
383xlift
Bloodmark Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
191xlift
Squee, the Immortal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
153xlift
Legion Loyalist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
153xlift
Warren Instigator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
144xlift
Searslicer Goblin
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
144xlift
Goblin War Drums
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
128xlift
Conspicuous Snoop
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
128xlift
Squee, Dubious Monarch
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
121xlift
Goblin Chieftain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
121xlift
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
2.1xlift
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
2.0xlift
Talrand, Sky Summoner
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
4.7xlift
Sprite Dragon
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
25xlift
Murmuring Mystic
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
10xlift
Coruscation Mage
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
42xlift
Electrostatic Infantry
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
46xlift
Bria, Riptide Rogue
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8.0xlift
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1.5xlift
Dreadhorde Arcanist
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
64xlift
Jori En, Ruin Diver
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8.3xlift
Haughty Djinn
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6.4xlift
Firebrand Archer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
69xlift
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Stormchaser Mage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
49xlift
Stormsplitter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5.0xlift
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.8xlift
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Frolicking Familiar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12xlift
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
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Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Slickshot Show-Off
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
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Spellseeker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Emeritus of Ideation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4.0xlift
Harmonized Trio
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7.5xlift
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1.0xlift
Squee, Goblin Nabob
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
115xlift
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Crackling Cyclops
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
85xlift
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8.7xlift
Bloodwater Entity
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
28xlift
Goblin Chainwhirler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
14xlift
Docent of Perfection
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
13xlift
Loyal Apprentice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9.4xlift
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.9xlift
Krenko, Mob Boss
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9.2xlift
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
22xlift
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
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Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
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Heartfire Immolator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
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Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
18xlift
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2.6xlift
Firebending Student
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
13xlift
Firespitter Whelp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3.0xlift
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Opt
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Consider
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Mystical Tutor
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Flashback
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
1.8xlift
Snap
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Flame of Anor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
2.9xlift
Pongify
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Abrade
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
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Expedite
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
3.9xlift
Negate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Reality Shift
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
2.3xlift
Swan Song
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Big Score
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Fists of Flame
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5.8xlift
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Seething Song
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Force of Will
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Twinferno
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8.2xlift
Shore Up
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
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Shock
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6.2xlift
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Battle Hymn
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7.3xlift
Goblin Surprise
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
82xlift
Bulk Up
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6.3xlift
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Shadow Rift
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
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Resculpt
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
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Great Train Heist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
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Aetherize
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
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Mana Drain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Unholy Heat
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
39xlift
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3.1xlift
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1.7xlift
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Misdirection
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2.2xlift
Elminster's Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
32xlift
Return the Favor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Sorceries
Ponder
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Preordain
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Haze of Rage
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
7.6xlift
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Vandalblast
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Warlord's Fury
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
54xlift
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Enter the Enigma
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
6.5xlift
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Serum Visions
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
2.2xlift
Slip Through Space
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5.5xlift
Windfall
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17xlift
Merchant Scroll
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2.0xlift
Gamble
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Flow State
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
1.7xlift
Krenko's Command
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
23xlift
Dragon Fodder
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18xlift
Empty the Warrens
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7.5xlift
Temporal Mastery
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3.4xlift
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4.3xlift
Winged Words
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14xlift
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11xlift
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2.0xlift
Chart a Course
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4.4xlift
Electroduplicate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8.5xlift
Full Throttle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6.0xlift
Part the Waterveil
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10xlift
Quasiduplicate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7.2xlift
Goblin Negotiation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
35xlift
Twinflame
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Personal Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Grapeshot
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
72xlift
Past in Flames
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Crash Through
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Deep Analysis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.2xlift
Renegade Tactics
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8.4xlift
Surge to Victory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3.9xlift
Burst of Speed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
72xlift
Lock and Load
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.3xlift
Mana Geyser
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Boltwave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
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Wizard's Staff
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.5xlift
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Robe of the Archmagi
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
20xlift
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7.0xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
Isochron Scepter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Fire Nation Turret
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
34xlift
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Curiosity
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Frostcliff Siege
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12xlift
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Stormchaser's Talent
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4.5xlift
Mass Hysteria
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
36xlift
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Extravagant Replication
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
16xlift
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8.0xlift
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
Firemind's Research
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
17xlift
Sorcerer Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Impact Tremors
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Reconnaissance Mission
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3.1xlift
Arcane Bombardment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Metallurgic Summonings
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3.0xlift
Roar of Resistance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
104xlift
Ophidian Eye
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.2xlift
Leyline of Resonance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
14xlift
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Combat Research
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4.0xlift
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2.7xlift
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
5.7xlift
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2.3xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0.8xlift
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3.6xlift
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3.9xlift
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6.0xlift
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4.5xlift
Arena of Glory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Kher Keep
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
10xlift
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Riptide Laboratory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
8.8xlift
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3.1xlift
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Sol Ring
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Tablet of Discovery
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
5.0xlift
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0.7xlift
Mox Amber
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
Cursed Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Thran Dynamo
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Worn Powerstone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3.8xlift
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Chrome Mox
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2.3xlift
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Steam Vents
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Training Center
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Molten Tributary
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
4.9xlift
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
1.3xlift
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Coastal Peak
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2.5xlift
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0.9xlift
Valgavoth's Lair
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
135xlift
Eroded Canyon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2.3xlift
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7.4xlift
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Uncharted Haven
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
31xlift
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Misty Rainforest
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Ash Barrens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.7xlift
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Cavern of Souls
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Izzet Guildgate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Flooded Strand
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Spectacle Summit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1.9xlift
Prismari Campus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1.9xlift
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