Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive

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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Vision of Love
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bionic Blow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stingcaster Mage
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
72%inclusion219 decks304 decks
56%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion224 decks304 decks
56%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
71%inclusion216 decks304 decks
55%synergy
Haze of Rage
50%inclusion153 decks304 decks
46%synergy
Warlord's Fury
44%inclusion133 decks304 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
65%inclusion195 decks302 decks
42%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
63%inclusion190 decks304 decks
41%synergy
Expedite
43%inclusion131 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
56%inclusion169 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Sprite Dragon
38%inclusion116 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
73%inclusion223 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
69%inclusion209 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
68%inclusion207 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion204 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
66%inclusion201 decks304 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion191 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion181 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Consider
56%inclusion171 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Snap
56%inclusion171 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion152 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion157 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion141 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion118 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion92 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion54 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
49%inclusion149 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion133 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
37%inclusion112 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion110 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion109 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
35%inclusion106 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
32%inclusion97 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
30%inclusion90 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion77 decks269 decks
16%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
28%inclusion85 decks304 decks
27%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
25%inclusion77 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Stormsplitter
23%inclusion69 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
23%inclusion69 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Coruscation Mage
23%inclusion68 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
18%inclusion54 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
-9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Docent of Perfection
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Kiln Fiend
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Drake Hatcher
13%inclusion36 decks268 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Firebending Student
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
9.1%inclusion26 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Pianist
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion145 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
46%inclusion141 decks304 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion139 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion123 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion112 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion100 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion99 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion99 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion98 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion91 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion88 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Battle Hymn
26%inclusion78 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion78 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion72 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Fists of Flame
24%inclusion72 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion67 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion63 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion63 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Crimson Wisps
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion54 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Shadow Rift
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Leap
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Bulk Up
13%inclusion34 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Traumatic Critique
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Dynacharge
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Surprise
7.5%inclusion20 decks268 decks
7%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
47%inclusion143 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion141 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
40%inclusion122 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion101 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion97 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion90 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion87 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion86 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
27%inclusion76 decks283 decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Song of Totentanz
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Crash Through
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Empty the Warrens
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Winged Words
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Renegade Tactics
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Krenko's Command
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Fodder
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Teleportal
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
7.5%inclusion20 decks268 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Burst of Speed
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Rapturous Moment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Overmaster
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Lock and Load
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Ancestral Anger
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Goblin War Party
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cori-Steel Cutter
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
-12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-0%synergy
Skullclamp
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion87 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
23%inclusion68 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
20%inclusion54 decks268 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion61 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion61 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
22%inclusion67 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion142 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion126 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion114 decks304 decks
-12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion75 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion40 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Kher Keep
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
1%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion224 decks304 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion214 decks304 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion152 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion129 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion69 decks304 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion69 decks304 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion296 decks304 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion295 decks304 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion281 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion278 decks304 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion240 decks304 decks
48%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion218 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion214 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion213 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Volcanic Island
60%inclusion183 decks304 decks
45%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion172 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion168 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion110 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
48%inclusion145 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Islet
45%inclusion138 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Falls
39%inclusion119 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion101 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion100 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion94 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion94 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion90 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion89 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion86 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion72 decks304 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion69 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion67 decks304 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion54 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
-0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-7%synergy