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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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Twinned Vision
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Wizard's Staff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Ruric Thar, Biomagus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Geist of Saint Thalia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Emberling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Sprite Dragon
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Haze of Rage
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Coruscation Mage
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Haughty Djinn
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Firebrand Archer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Stormsplitter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Warren Instigator
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Legion Loyalist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bloodmark Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Docent of Perfection
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Opt
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Flashback
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Expedite
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Snap
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Fists of Flame
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Battle Hymn
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Shadow Rift
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Surprise
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Bulk Up
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Unholy Heat
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Weapon Surge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Meeting of Minds
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Warlord's Fury
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Expressive Iteration
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Slip Through Space
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Song of Totentanz
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Flow State
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Krenko's Command
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Winged Words
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Fodder
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Electroduplicate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Part the Waterveil
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Mastery
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Quasiduplicate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Bionic Blow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Crash Through
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Renegade Tactics
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Surge to Victory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Burst of Speed
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lock and Load
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Teleportal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Steal the Show
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mass Hysteria
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Goblin War Drums
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Extravagant Replication
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Firemind's Research
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Roar of Resistance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Spectacle Summit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
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