Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #777
27decks
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
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Warlord's Fury
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Haze of Rage
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Fists of Flame
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Opt
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Haughty Djinn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Coruscation Mage
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Sprite Dragon
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Ledger Shredder
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Drake Hatcher
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Kiln Fiend
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Burning Prophet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Docent of Perfection
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Pianist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Instants
Consider
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Expedite
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Snap
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Battle Hymn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Silundi Vision
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Think Twice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Psychotic Fury
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blustersquall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Occult Epiphany
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Faebloom Trick
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Empty the Warrens
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Winged Words
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Chart a Course
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Crash Through
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Renegade Tactics
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Step Through
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sleight of Hand
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Impulse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Epic Experiment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Song of Totentanz
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lock and Load
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Otterball Antics
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Fodder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Of One Mind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lithomantic Barrage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Beacon Bolt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Vision
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Krenko's Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Diary of Dreams
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Wand of Wonder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Resonating Lute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Fiery Islet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Molten Tributary
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Peak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Uncharted Haven
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy