Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive Wizards

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #783
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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Banishing Betrayal
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Turbulent Springs
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
82%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Young Pyromancer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Warlord's Fury
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Firebending Student
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sprite Dragon
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Coruscation Mage
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Stormsplitter
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Drake Hatcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Docent of Perfection
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Symmetry Sage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Kiln Fiend
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Beamsplitter Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Agate Instigator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Tempest Angler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Thundertrap Trainer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Party Thrasher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Chick
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pongify
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Consider
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Expedite
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Impulse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Battle Hymn
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Surprise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Twinferno
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Infuriate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Crimson Wisps
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Water Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Discover the Impossible
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blustersquall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dive Down
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Glint
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Displace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Boomerang Basics
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Impolite Entrance
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Treasure Cruise
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Haze of Rage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Empty the Warrens
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Slip Through Space
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Crash Through
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Song of Totentanz
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Surge to Victory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Krenko's Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Winged Words
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Teleportal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Otterball Antics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pearl of Wisdom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Charge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Void Snare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Charge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Satyr's Cunning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Heat Shimmer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Burst of Speed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lock and Load
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Relic Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Orbs of Warding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mindmoil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Connecting the Dots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Castle Embereth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Nephalia Academy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Heart of Ramos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Eye of Ramos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
78%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Volcanic Island
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy