Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Optimized

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
Tablet of Discovery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Rapturous Moment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Haze of Rage
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Young Pyromancer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Sprite Dragon
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Warlord's Fury
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Murmuring Mystic
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Coruscation Mage
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Firebrand Archer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Elemental Mascot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Brash Taunter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Warren Instigator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Stormsplitter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Legion Loyalist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Bloodmark Mentor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Consider
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Expedite
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fists of Flame
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Bulk Up
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Surprise
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Shadow Rift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Unholy Heat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mogg Salvage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gush
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Weapon Surge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Leap
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Antagonize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Slip Through Space
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Song of Totentanz
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Winged Words
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Krenko's Command
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Electroduplicate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Mastery
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Quasiduplicate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Burst of Speed
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Part the Waterveil
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Renegade Tactics
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Donatello's Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lock and Load
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lava Spike
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Charge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Surge to Victory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Overmaster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Teleportal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mass Hysteria
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Goblin War Drums
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Extravagant Replication
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Fiery Islet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Spectacle Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Coastal Peak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Bluff
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Uncharted Haven
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy