Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget Optimized Spellslinger

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Chris Guest
Jun 26, 2025
20 Best Bird Cards for Commander
With all the new attention on Bird cards from the Final Fantasy set, let's take a look at the most powerful Bird cards for Commander.
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Third Path Iconoclast
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Young Pyromancer
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Warlord's Fury
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Haze of Rage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Pongify
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Blasphemous Act
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Brainstorm
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Faithless Looting
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Opt
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Consider
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Underworld Breach
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Stormsplitter
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Archmage of Runes
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
79%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sprite Dragon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Docent of Perfection
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Haughty Djinn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Kiln Fiend
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Master of Waves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Chick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Delver of Secrets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Chemister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Umara Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Burning Prophet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Invisible Stalker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Magnus the Red
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Instants
Bulk Up
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Expedite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Izzet Charm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Shadow Rift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Impulse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Reality Shift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Snap
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Play with Fire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Infusion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Battle Hymn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fists of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Brain Freeze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
You Come to a River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dynacharge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Moment of Truth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blustersquall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fading Hope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Search
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Curate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Retort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Quicken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Lunar Insight
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Grapeshot
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Past in Flames
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Serum Visions
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Dragon Fodder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Empty the Warrens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sleight of Hand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Elemental Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Lock and Load
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Burst of Speed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Immolating Gyre
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Winged Words
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Krenko's Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Crash Through
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shatterstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Firecraft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblin War Party
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teleportal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Artful Dodge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Renegade Tactics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Surge to Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Relic Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Shark Typhoon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Piracy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Restless Spire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Shivan Reef
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Oracles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy