Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #778
12decks
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Expedite
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Young Pyromancer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Kiln Fiend
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Winged Words
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Opt
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Spell Pierce
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Drake Hatcher
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Crash Through
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Firebrand Archer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sprite Dragon
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Crackling Drake
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Haughty Djinn
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Burning Prophet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Battlewing Mystic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Stormsplitter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Nivix Cyclops
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tolarian Terror
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Jhessian Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Blistercoil Weird
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Delver of Secrets
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pteramander
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Radha's Firebrand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind Adept
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Consider
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Charm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Timely Interference
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Twinferno
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Infusion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dig Through Time
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teach by Example
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Essence Scatter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Battle Hymn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Occult Epiphany
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Weapon Surge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Dynacharge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Startle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Peek
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Unholy Heat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Leap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shadow Rift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blur
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Essence Capture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Rending Flame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Haze of Rage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Renegade Tactics
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Expressive Iteration
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Chart a Course
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Warlord's Fury
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Beacon Bolt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sleight of Hand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Of One Mind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Magmatic Insight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Doublecast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Maximize Velocity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Krenko's Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Fodder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hard Evidence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Plunge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Asinine Antics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Circuits Act
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flood of Recollection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Void Snare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Sorcerous Sight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Divination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Portent of Betrayal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ghastly Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rise from the Tides
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Empty the Warrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Song of Totentanz
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dance with Calamity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Runechanter's Pike
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Wand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Mystery Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Renegade Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Firemind's Research
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Crimson Pulse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Military Intelligence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Furious Rise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Double Vision
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Improbable Alliance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Invasion of Mercadia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Novice Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Jaya Ballard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Cataract
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-41%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hellion Crucible
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-29%synergy
Izzet Locket
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Campus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Oracles
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Highland Lake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-36%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy