Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Prowess

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
Abstract Paintmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Scorched Geyser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Flow State
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stormchaser Mage
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
62%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
59%synergy
Sprite Dragon
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
57%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Young Pyromancer
72%inclusion67 decks93 decks
56%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
52%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
67%inclusion62 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Warlord's Fury
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
49%synergy
Opt
78%inclusion73 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Consider
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Drake Hatcher
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Kiln Fiend
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Umara Mystic
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Elementalist Adept
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Haughty Djinn
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Firebending Student
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Burning Prophet
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Drake
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Jhessian Thief
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Curious Homunculus
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Stormsplitter
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Elder
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Expedite
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Snap
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Fists of Flame
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Shore Up
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Flame of Anor
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Twinferno
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Impulse
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Battle Hymn
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Leap
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Dynacharge
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Surprise
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Shadow Rift
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Denial
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Haste Magic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Crimson Wisps
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Bulk Up
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Traumatic Critique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Retort
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Unsummon
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Enter the Enigma
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Haze of Rage
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Winged Words
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
37%synergy
Serum Visions
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Crash Through
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Expressive Iteration
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Renegade Tactics
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Otterball Antics
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Warrens
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Abstract Performance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rapturous Moment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Fodder
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Boomerang Basics
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Boltwave
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Song of Totentanz
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Teleportal
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Lock and Load
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Krenko's Command
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Burst of Speed
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Flame Slash
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Stormchaser's Talent
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Curiosity
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-18%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-29%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
The Surgical Bay
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion93 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion93 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion83 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Highland Lake
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy