Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Upgraded

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #777
131decks
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flow State
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Resonating Lute
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Pianist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
61%synergy
Haze of Rage
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Warlord's Fury
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Consider
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
69%inclusion91 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion89 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Snap
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Sprite Dragon
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Haughty Djinn
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Drake Hatcher
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Stormsplitter
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Kiln Fiend
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Docent of Perfection
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Umara Mystic
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Firebending Student
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Burning Prophet
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Trio
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Battle Hymn
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Twinferno
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
6%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Rift
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Surprise
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Leap
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Crimson Wisps
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Dynacharge
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Quicken
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Curate
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Winged Words
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Past in Flames
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Slip Through Space
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Crash Through
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Renegade Tactics
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Empty the Warrens
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Sleight of Hand
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Fodder
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Song of Totentanz
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Lock and Load
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Krenko's Command
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Spoils
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Teleportal
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Burst of Speed
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Overmaster
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Impolite Entrance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Epic Experiment
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Ancestral Anger
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Tome Blast
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Sorcerer Class
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Roar of Resistance
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Combat Research
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion131 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion131 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion113 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Fiery Islet
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy