Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #783
55decks
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
Flashback
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Resonating Lute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Flow State
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Haze of Rage
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Warlord's Fury
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Sprite Dragon
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Consider
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Snap
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Stormsplitter
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Docent of Perfection
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Firebending Student
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Muse Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Drake
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Kiln Fiend
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Umara Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Drake Hatcher
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Expedite
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fists of Flame
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bulk Up
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Crimson Wisps
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dynacharge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Brute Force
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Past in Flames
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Song of Totentanz
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Stock Up
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Empty the Warrens
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Abstract Performance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Furygale Flocking
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Rapturous Moment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Winged Words
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Burst of Speed
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Teleportal
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Impolite Entrance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boomerang Basics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Krenko's Command
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Surge to Victory
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Fodder
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
World Map
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
The Indomitable
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Roar of Resistance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Volcanic Island
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy