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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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Bionic Blow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Young Pyromancer
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Sprite Dragon
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Warlord's Fury
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Opt
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Haughty Djinn
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Warren Instigator
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Stormsplitter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bloodmark Mentor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Mascot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Expedite
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fists of Flame
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Twinferno
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Surprise
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bulk Up
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Shadow Rift
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Impulse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Unholy Heat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Battle Hymn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Antagonize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Haze of Rage
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Song of Totentanz
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Krenko's Command
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Winged Words
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Rapturous Moment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Electroduplicate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Empty the Warrens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Part the Waterveil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Fodder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Quasiduplicate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Donatello's Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Renegade Tactics
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Burst of Speed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lock and Load
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Charge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mass Hysteria
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Goblin War Drums
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Agna Qel'a
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Fountainport
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Molten Tributary
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Uncharted Haven
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spectacle Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
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