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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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Guttersnipe
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Sprite Dragon
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Brainstorm
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Warlord's Fury
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
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Counterspell
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Electrostatic Infantry
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Coruscation Mage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Haughty Djinn
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Firebrand Archer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Stormsplitter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Warren Instigator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Legion Loyalist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bloodmark Mentor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Elemental Mascot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Consider
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Expedite
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Flashback
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Fists of Flame
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Shadow Rift
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Surprise
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Battle Hymn
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Unholy Heat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Haze of Rage
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Flow State
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Slip Through Space
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Winged Words
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Song of Totentanz
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Krenko's Command
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rapturous Moment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Electroduplicate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Empty the Warrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Part the Waterveil
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Quasiduplicate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Renegade Tactics
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Burst of Speed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Donatello's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lava Spike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Charge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mass Hysteria
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Goblin War Drums
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Molten Tributary
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Islet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Peak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Scorched Geyser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Uncharted Haven
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Spectacle Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
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