Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #783
31decks
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
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Traumatic Critique
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Warlord's Fury
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Haze of Rage
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Opt
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Preordain
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Haughty Djinn
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sprite Dragon
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Drake Hatcher
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Firebrand Archer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Kiln Fiend
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Pianist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Harmonized Trio
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Burning Prophet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stormsplitter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Docent of Perfection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Curious Homunculus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fists of Flame
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Expedite
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Flame of Anor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Battle Hymn
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Twinferno
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Shore Up
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Denial
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Psychotic Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blustersquall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Siege Smash
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Empty the Warrens
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Renegade Tactics
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Sleight of Hand
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Winged Words
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Crash Through
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Chart a Course
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Step Through
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Epic Experiment
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Song of Totentanz
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Reckless Impulse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Fodder
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Charge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lock and Load
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Krenko's Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Otterball Antics
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Anger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Furygale Flocking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Sorcerer Class
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wizard Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Roar of Resistance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Forgotten Cave
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Resonating Lute
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Fjord
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Coastal Peak
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Spectacle Summit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Uncharted Haven
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Highland Lake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy