Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #786
304decks
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
Depower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vision of Love
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crackling Cyclops
40%inclusion112 decks277 decks
40%synergy
Mocking Sprite
40%inclusion123 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Warlord's Fury
39%inclusion118 decks304 decks
37%synergy
Elementalist Adept
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Winged Words
34%inclusion102 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
33%inclusion99 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
34%inclusion102 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Renegade Tactics
32%inclusion97 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Think Twice
36%inclusion108 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Kiln Fiend
31%inclusion93 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
60%inclusion181 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
57%inclusion174 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion146 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
46%inclusion140 decks304 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
43%inclusion130 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion119 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
38%inclusion116 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Expedite
37%inclusion111 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Enter the Enigma
36%inclusion104 decks289 decks
29%synergy
Guttersnipe
35%inclusion107 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Murmuring Mystic
34%inclusion103 decks304 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
34%inclusion103 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
31%inclusion93 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
31%inclusion93 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Firebrand Archer
29%inclusion87 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Sprite Dragon
28%inclusion84 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
28%inclusion84 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
25%inclusion75 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Burning Prophet
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
23%inclusion70 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Umara Mystic
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
20%inclusion62 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Tolarian Terror
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Tempest Angler
18%inclusion55 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
18%inclusion54 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Nivix Cyclops
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Drake Hatcher
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Elder
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Lightshell Duo
14%inclusion42 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Festival Crasher
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Elemental Mascot
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Deluge Virtuoso
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Haughty Djinn
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Boar-q-pine
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Jhessian Thief
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Windrider Wizard
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
-10%synergy
Storm Skreelix
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-31%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Enigma Drake
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Aven Wind Mage
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion99 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion97 decks304 decks
-10%synergy
Shore Up
31%inclusion94 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Impulse
30%inclusion91 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Quick Study
29%inclusion87 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Refute
28%inclusion80 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Surprise
28%inclusion77 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Fists of Flame
27%inclusion82 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Dynacharge
26%inclusion78 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Unsummon
24%inclusion73 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion66 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Run Away Together
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Dazzling Denial
19%inclusion58 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Strike
19%inclusion58 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Sure Strike
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Essence Scatter
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion48 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
Deliberate
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Anticipate
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Retort
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Chilling Trap
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Mental Modulation
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
-32%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Curate
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Radical Idea
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Infuriate
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Titan's Strength
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Deduce
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Teach by Example
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Run Behind
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Dragon Fodder
29%inclusion87 decks304 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion85 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Crash Through
26%inclusion78 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion77 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Slip Through Space
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
23%inclusion70 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Krenko's Command
22%inclusion66 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Empty the Warrens
21%inclusion64 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Chart a Course
18%inclusion54 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
16%inclusion48 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
16%inclusion48 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
-18%synergy
Divination
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Haze of Rage
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Teleportal
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Unending Whisper
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
-13%synergy
Birthday Escape
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
-9%synergy
Procrastinate
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Otterball Antics
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Involuntary Employment
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Wild Ride
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-30%synergy
Reckless Charge
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Act of Treason
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Anger
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Goblin War Party
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Rise from the Tides
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Visionary's Dance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Impolite Entrance
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Storm
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Impractical Joke
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Incinerating Blast
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Hard Evidence
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-18%synergy
Combat Research
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
20%inclusion62 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
35%inclusion106 decks304 decks
-47%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion86 decks304 decks
-28%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion62 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
19%inclusion58 decks304 decks
-67%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion304 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion303 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
56%inclusion169 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
45%inclusion138 decks304 decks
-41%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion137 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
36%inclusion108 decks304 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion86 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion76 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Highland Lake
19%inclusion57 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
-26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
-49%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Campus
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
-47%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
2%synergy
TCRI Building
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Airship Engine Room
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-27%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
-19%synergy
Spectacle Summit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
0%synergy