Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget Core Spellslinger

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #786
9decks
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
Murmuring Mystic
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Surprise
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Warlord's Fury
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Young Pyromancer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Enter the Enigma
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Elementalist Adept
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Expedite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Crash Through
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Renegade Tactics
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Electrostatic Infantry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mocking Sprite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Drake Hatcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Tempest Angler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sprite Dragon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Storm Skreelix
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Firebrand Archer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fire Elemental
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Razorkin Hordecaller
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Iceridge Serpent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Docent of Perfection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kinetic Augur
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Crackling Drake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Umara Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kiln Fiend
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Illvoi Infiltrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Karfell Harbinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gearsmith Guardian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brambleguard Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Stormkin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Burning Prophet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mercurial Geists
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Meldweb Curator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ecstatic Electromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Shore Up
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Think Twice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Refute
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Dazzling Denial
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Quick Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Unsummon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Burst Lightning
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fists of Flame
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Impulse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Phantom Interference
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Essence Capture
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Run Away Together
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Twisted Image
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dynacharge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Quicken
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Desculpting Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opera Love Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Reasonable Doubt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Conduct Electricity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Deprive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Search
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Telling Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lose Focus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Searing Barrage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Out Cold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bone to Ash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deliberate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Onslaught
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Outrage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Experimental Overload
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dragon Fodder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Slip Through Space
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Empty the Warrens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Otterball Antics
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Birthday Escape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Krenko's Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Teleportal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Compulsive Research
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Combat Tutorial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Demolish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Environmental Sciences
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Markov Retribution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flood of Tears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Turn to Slag
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ride
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agate Assault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gust of Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Involuntary Employment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pearl of Wisdom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Burst of Speed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Callous Dismissal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lock and Load
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reduce to Ashes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Omen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Lunar Whale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memory Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Starforged Sword
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candlestick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of Tides
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Boulder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boots of Speed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Short Bow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Scroll of the Masters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Magnifying Glass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Firemind's Research
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ral and the Implicit Maze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vance's Blasting Cannons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jeskai Runemark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Improbable Alliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Return the Past
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charmed Sleep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stop Cold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wingspan Stride
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Spire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
The Surgical Bay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teetering Peaks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Junktown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Locket
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geode
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Coalition Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inherited Envelope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-75%synergy
Spell Satchel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Manalith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firemind Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Thriving Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Thriving Bluff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Uncharted Haven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Grotto
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Airship Engine Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Library
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Grotto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Shire Terrace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy