Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Aggro

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
Flow State
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
58%synergy
Warlord's Fury
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Haze of Rage
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Expedite
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Opt
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Preordain
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Consider
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Serum Visions
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Sprite Dragon
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Haughty Djinn
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Umara Mystic
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Kiln Fiend
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Docent of Perfection
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Stormsplitter
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Drake Hatcher
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Drake
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Burning Prophet
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Tempest Angler
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Firebending Student
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Pianist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Muse Seeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Harmonized Trio
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Snap
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Fists of Flame
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Surprise
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Impulse
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Dynacharge
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Leap
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Great Train Heist
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Rift
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Skin
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Crimson Wisps
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Quicken
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Psychotic Fury
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Traumatic Critique
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Enter the Enigma
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Cruise
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Crash Through
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Renegade Tactics
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Empty the Warrens
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Winged Words
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Sleight of Hand
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Krenko's Command
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon Fodder
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Teleportal
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Anger
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Burst of Speed
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Unending Whisper
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Full Throttle
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Surge to Victory
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Goblin War Party
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Eagle Vision
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Ravenform
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-17%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Castle Embereth
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Restless Spire
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Resonating Lute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion107 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion106 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Coastal Peak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy