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
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Scorched Geyser
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Warlord's Fury
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
79%inclusion110 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
67%inclusion94 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Young Pyromancer
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
79%inclusion92 decks117 decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Expedite
62%inclusion87 decks140 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
81%inclusion114 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
77%inclusion108 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Preordain
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Ponder
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
60%inclusion84 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Guttersnipe
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Sprite Dragon
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Archmage of Runes
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Coruscation Mage
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Docent of Perfection
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Umara Mystic
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Stormsplitter
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Elementalist Adept
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Drake Hatcher
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Queen Brahne
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Haughty Djinn
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Burning Prophet
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Kiln Fiend
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Windrider Wizard
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Tempest Angler
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Mysidian Elder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Consider
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Snap
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Fists of Flame
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Pongify
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Twinferno
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Resculpt
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Impulse
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Wizard's Retort
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Shore Up
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Surprise
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Battle Hymn
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Dazzling Denial
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Dynacharge
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Shadow Rift
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Unravel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unstable Experiment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Abandon Attachments
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Crimson Wisps
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Leap
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Haze of Rage
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Expressive Iteration
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Treasure Cruise
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Rapturous Moment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Flow State
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Enter the Enigma
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
42%synergy
Winged Words
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Slip Through Space
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Crash Through
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Song of Totentanz
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Renegade Tactics
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Chart a Course
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Empty the Warrens
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Lock and Load
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Teleportal
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Impolite Entrance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Surge to Victory
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Otterball Antics
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Burst of Speed
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Highway Robbery
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Krenko's Command
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Immolating Gyre
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Rimefire Torque
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerer Class
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
Wizard Class
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Castle Embereth
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Kher Keep
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion140 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion139 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion123 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion103 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-6%synergy