Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive Core Spellslinger

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Rank #777
8decks
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
Resonating Lute
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Coastal Peak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Pianist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Scorched Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Haze of Rage
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Preordain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Warlord's Fury
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Consider
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Opt
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Ponder
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Snap
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Serum Visions
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Jori En, Ruin Diver
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Docent of Perfection
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Queen Brahne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Whispering Wizard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Haughty Djinn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Stormsplitter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Expedite
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Battle Hymn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Thought Scour
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Dynacharge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Surprise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Quicken
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fists of Flame
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Abandon Attachments
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Octopus Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Haste Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thunder Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Spite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Meek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Soul Sear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Meeting of Minds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Play with Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fading Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadow Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Occult Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slip Through Space
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Crash Through
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Song of Totentanz
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Flow State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sleight of Hand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Empty the Warrens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lock and Load
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Krenko's Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dragon Fodder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Goblin War Party
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Impolite Entrance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unending Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Suplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Relm's Sketching
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Immolating Gyre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Impulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Magmatic Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Renegade Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Day's Undoing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Overmaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Molten Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Winged Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Recurring Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Apex of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Teleportal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sorcerer Class
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Roar of Resistance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Goblinslide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Forgotten Cave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Castle Embereth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Agna Qel'a
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lilypad Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Gorge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Captivating Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy