Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Charm
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Coastal Peak
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
77%inclusion426 decks556 decks
61%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
69%inclusion384 decks556 decks
53%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
59%inclusion326 decks556 decks
51%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
64%inclusion358 decks556 decks
49%synergy
Warlord's Fury
49%inclusion272 decks556 decks
47%synergy
Haze of Rage
49%inclusion275 decks556 decks
45%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
42%inclusion235 decks556 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
62%inclusion325 decks526 decks
39%synergy
Expedite
47%inclusion262 decks556 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
56%inclusion313 decks556 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
73%inclusion407 decks556 decks
38%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion359 decks556 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion350 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
62%inclusion347 decks556 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion346 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion330 decks556 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion321 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Consider
58%inclusion320 decks556 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion314 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
56%inclusion311 decks556 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion127 decks556 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion104 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion68 decks556 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.5%inclusion36 decks556 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
45%inclusion250 decks556 decks
24%synergy
Sprite Dragon
39%inclusion219 decks556 decks
35%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
35%inclusion195 decks556 decks
34%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
29%inclusion161 decks556 decks
24%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
29%inclusion159 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion110 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Coruscation Mage
28%inclusion145 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
27%inclusion152 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Haughty Djinn
27%inclusion152 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion122 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
22%inclusion121 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
20%inclusion112 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Stormsplitter
19%inclusion99 decks523 decks
13%synergy
Docent of Perfection
19%inclusion105 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
18%inclusion102 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion100 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
18%inclusion99 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion96 decks556 decks
-9%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion95 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
17%inclusion93 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Kiln Fiend
16%inclusion89 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion88 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion86 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion86 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Drake
15%inclusion84 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Umara Mystic
15%inclusion84 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
14%inclusion79 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion78 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Drake Hatcher
14%inclusion52 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion75 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion66 decks523 decks
5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
12%inclusion67 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Elementalist Adept
11%inclusion42 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Burning Prophet
11%inclusion59 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion54 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
9.2%inclusion35 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
9.0%inclusion50 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Firebending Student
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Urabrask
8.3%inclusion46 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion304 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Negate
49%inclusion272 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
47%inclusion264 decks556 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion260 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion246 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Snap
44%inclusion245 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
41%inclusion228 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
37%inclusion203 decks556 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion199 decks556 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion196 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion184 decks556 decks
29%synergy
Twinferno
33%inclusion183 decks556 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion173 decks556 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion162 decks556 decks
-0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion150 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
26%inclusion142 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion140 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion130 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion123 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion118 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Battle Hymn
20%inclusion113 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion112 decks556 decks
-0%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion71 decks379 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion101 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion94 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Scour
16%inclusion88 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion86 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Retort
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
15%inclusion84 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Denial
14%inclusion74 decks514 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion80 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion80 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Dynacharge
14%inclusion78 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion77 decks556 decks
12%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
14%inclusion76 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion76 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Rift
13%inclusion72 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion68 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion67 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion53 decks449 decks
4%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion41 decks378 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion57 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion53 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Meeting of Minds
9.4%inclusion52 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Traumatic Critique
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Refute
8.8%inclusion34 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Leap
8.6%inclusion48 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion287 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion276 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Serum Visions
40%inclusion222 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
39%inclusion218 decks556 decks
25%synergy
Enter the Enigma
36%inclusion159 decks445 decks
29%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
32%inclusion178 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Winged Words
29%inclusion164 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion159 decks556 decks
-10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion158 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
27%inclusion149 decks556 decks
22%synergy
Crash Through
24%inclusion133 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Empty the Warrens
23%inclusion129 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion122 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion115 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion112 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Renegade Tactics
18%inclusion101 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion96 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
17%inclusion92 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion92 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Deep Analysis
16%inclusion91 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
16%inclusion90 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
16%inclusion89 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion86 decks556 decks
-10%synergy
Teleportal
15%inclusion84 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Lock and Load
14%inclusion76 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
14%inclusion76 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Krenko's Command
13%inclusion74 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
13%inclusion73 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion59 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion55 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion54 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
10%inclusion53 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.6%inclusion48 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Surge to Victory
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Burst of Speed
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Step Through
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.3%inclusion46 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Rapturous Moment
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.9%inclusion44 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.9%inclusion44 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
7.9%inclusion44 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
-0%synergy
Bionic Blow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Immolating Gyre
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.4%inclusion41 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
7.1%inclusion27 decks378 decks
0%synergy
Unending Whisper
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
6.8%inclusion38 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.7%inclusion37 decks556 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion100 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion91 decks556 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion84 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.9%inclusion44 decks556 decks
-17%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion132 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
23%inclusion129 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion113 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion98 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
16%inclusion85 decks520 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion61 decks378 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
8.1%inclusion45 decks556 decks
-16%synergy
Wizard Class
6.8%inclusion38 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.8%inclusion38 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion38 decks556 decks
-12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.1%inclusion34 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Roar of Resistance
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion184 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion58 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion244 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion192 decks556 decks
-15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion129 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Castle Embereth
14%inclusion79 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion58 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion57 decks556 decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion55 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion45 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Kher Keep
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.0%inclusion39 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion419 decks556 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion369 decks556 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion283 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion261 decks556 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion133 decks556 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion121 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion114 decks556 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion71 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion56 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion43 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion33 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion552 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion549 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion476 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion366 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion352 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion262 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
45%inclusion248 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion241 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion228 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion214 decks556 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion205 decks556 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion181 decks556 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion167 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion154 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion150 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion131 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion128 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion124 decks556 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion122 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion117 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion109 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Tributary
19%inclusion105 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion97 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion95 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion94 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion86 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion83 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion77 decks556 decks
-8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion59 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.1%inclusion45 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.4%inclusion41 decks556 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion39 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion33 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.8%inclusion32 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.8%inclusion32 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.6%inclusion31 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion24 decks449 decks
3%synergy
Spectacle Summit
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Highland Lake
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
-4%synergy