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
Magmablood Archaic
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Resonating Lute
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
85%synergy
Coastal Peak
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brainstorm
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Young Pyromancer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Haze of Rage
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Warlord's Fury
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Sprite Dragon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Opt
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Murmuring Mystic
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Haughty Djinn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Nabber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Warren Instigator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Stormsplitter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Legion Loyalist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bloodmark Mentor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Bushwhacker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Consider
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Expedite
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fists of Flame
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Surprise
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Shadow Rift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bulk Up
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Unholy Heat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mogg Salvage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gush
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Weapon Surge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Battle Hymn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Meeting of Minds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Leap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Antagonize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Impulse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Magic Damper
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Slip Through Space
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Krenko's Command
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Winged Words
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Electroduplicate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Quasiduplicate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Part the Waterveil
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Burst of Speed
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Molten Duplication
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Empty the Warrens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Renegade Tactics
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lock and Load
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Fodder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lava Spike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Charge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Overmaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Surge to Victory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Teleportal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mass Hysteria
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Goblin War Drums
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Roar of Resistance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Firemind's Research
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Kher Keep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Uncharted Haven
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Bluff
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy