Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget 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
Murmuring Mystic
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Enter the Enigma
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Warlord's Fury
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Slip Through Space
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Abrade
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Dynacharge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Stormcatch Mentor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Young Pyromancer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Opt
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Expedite
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Sprite Dragon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Shore Up
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Stormchaser Mage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Kiln Fiend
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Mocking Sprite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Nivix Cyclops
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Burning Prophet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Umara Mystic
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Festival Crasher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Elementalist Adept
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Boar-q-pine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Ecstatic Electromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mistfire Adept
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aven Wind Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Jhessian Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blistercoil Weird
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Crackling Drake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wizards of Thay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Elder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Queen Brahne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Illvoi Infiltrator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Drake Hatcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cleon, Merry Champion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tempest Angler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Storm Skreelix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Splashy Spellcaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Impulse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Izzet Charm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Fists of Flame
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Quick Study
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Unsummon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Twinferno
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Anticipate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Refute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Surprise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Haste Magic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dazzling Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Solstice Revelations
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Giantfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Obsessive Search
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Run Away Together
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Deliberate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Chilling Trap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Burst Lightning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Quicken
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Felonious Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Deduce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Think Twice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Opera Love Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Faebloom Trick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Refocus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Phantom Interference
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Essence Capture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Spite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Discover the Impossible
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Weapon Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dive Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Crash Through
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Renegade Tactics
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Preordain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Winged Words
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Haze of Rage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Treasure Cruise
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Empty the Warrens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sleight of Hand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Charge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Birthday Escape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon Fodder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Teleportal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wild Ride
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Unending Whisper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Combat Tutorial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Otterball Antics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Charge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Rise from the Tides
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Of One Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Involuntary Employment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Burst of Speed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Maximize Velocity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Act of Treason
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Multiple Choice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
River's Rebuke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Highway Robbery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Goblin War Party
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
The Lunar Whale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mizzium Tank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Firemind's Research
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Vance's Blasting Cannons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tavern Brawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Desolate Lighthouse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Teetering Peaks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Sky Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Fire Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-53%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-43%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spell Satchel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Ash Barrens
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Eroded Canyon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Airship Engine Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Escape Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Molten Tributary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Shire Terrace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Base Camp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Warped Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Promising Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy