Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Wizards

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
Resonating Lute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Rapturous Moment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Flow State
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
72%inclusion91 decks126 decks
71%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
79%inclusion99 decks126 decks
64%synergy
Warlord's Fury
63%inclusion80 decks126 decks
62%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
63%inclusion79 decks126 decks
61%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
66%inclusion83 decks126 decks
59%synergy
Young Pyromancer
73%inclusion92 decks126 decks
57%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
78%inclusion92 decks118 decks
55%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
72%inclusion91 decks126 decks
54%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
53%synergy
Haze of Rage
57%inclusion72 decks126 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
79%inclusion99 decks126 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
74%inclusion93 decks126 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
74%inclusion93 decks126 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion88 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
69%inclusion87 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
67%inclusion85 decks126 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
67%inclusion84 decks126 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
66%inclusion83 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Consider
63%inclusion80 decks126 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion79 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
37%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
49%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Sprite Dragon
48%inclusion61 decks126 decks
44%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
47%synergy
Archmage of Runes
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
29%inclusion36 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
29%inclusion36 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Docent of Perfection
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Stormsplitter
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Umara Mystic
25%inclusion32 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Elementalist Adept
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Drake Hatcher
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Burning Prophet
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Kiln Fiend
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Tempest Angler
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Firebending Student
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Mouth of the Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mechan Assembler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Windrider Wizard
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
62%inclusion78 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
61%inclusion77 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Expedite
60%inclusion76 decks126 decks
52%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion69 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion67 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Snap
53%inclusion67 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
52%inclusion66 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Charm
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
38%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
48%inclusion61 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Fists of Flame
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Twinferno
41%inclusion52 decks126 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion42 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Impulse
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Wizard's Retort
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Battle Hymn
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
-11%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dynacharge
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Denial
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Rift
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Crimson Wisps
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Leap
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Unravel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unstable Experiment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abandon Attachments
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion64 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
51%inclusion64 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Cruise
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Enter the Enigma
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Winged Words
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
41%synergy
Slip Through Space
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Crash Through
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion32 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Song of Totentanz
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Renegade Tactics
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
-7%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
-7%synergy
Empty the Warrens
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Teleportal
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Lock and Load
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Impolite Entrance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Krenko's Command
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Highway Robbery
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Otterball Antics
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Charge
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
-13%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
26%inclusion33 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Reverberating Summons
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-13%synergy
War Effort
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-9%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
34%inclusion43 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion57 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
-7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Castle Embereth
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Kher Keep
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion99 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion84 decks126 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion72 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion33 decks126 decks
-10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-0%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion126 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion125 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion113 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion92 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion88 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion71 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion61 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion56 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
-12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Eroded Canyon
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-6%synergy