Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Optimized

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Apr 13, 2026
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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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Geist of Saint Thalia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8.2xlift
Twinned Vision
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27xlift
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3.4xlift
Wizard's Staff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.3xlift
Ruric Thar, Biomagus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
372xlift
High Lift Cards
Goblin Oriflamme
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
375xlift
Weapon Surge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
281xlift
Bloodmark Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
188xlift
Squee, the Immortal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
150xlift
Legion Loyalist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
150xlift
Goblin War Drums
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
141xlift
Warren Instigator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
141xlift
Searslicer Goblin
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
141xlift
Conspicuous Snoop
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
125xlift
Squee, Dubious Monarch
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
118xlift
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Brainstorm
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Counterspell
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Stormcatch Mentor
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
3.6xlift
Harmonic Prodigy
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Young Pyromancer
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
5.9xlift
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Guttersnipe
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Frantic Search
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Force of Will
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Gamble
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Chrome Mox
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
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Third Path Iconoclast
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
5.8xlift
Veyran, Voice of Duality
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
1.9xlift
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
2.1xlift
Sprite Dragon
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
28xlift
Talrand, Sky Summoner
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
4.9xlift
Electrostatic Infantry
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
52xlift
Murmuring Mystic
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
11xlift
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
44xlift
Coruscation Mage
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Haughty Djinn
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7.2xlift
Dreadhorde Arcanist
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
61xlift
Bria, Riptide Rogue
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
6.5xlift
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1.4xlift
Stormchaser Mage
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
55xlift
Firebrand Archer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Jori En, Ruin Diver
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8.2xlift
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
67xlift
Chandra's Emberling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
174xlift
Stormsplitter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4.3xlift
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Frolicking Familiar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12xlift
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
22xlift
Spellseeker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Emeritus of Ideation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4.0xlift
Heartfire Immolator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
87xlift
Crackling Cyclops
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
86xlift
Squee, Goblin Nabob
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
113xlift
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
13xlift
Goblin Chieftain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
118xlift
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Goblin Chainwhirler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
13xlift
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
22xlift
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8.0xlift
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8.9xlift
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Docent of Perfection
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
13xlift
Loyal Apprentice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10xlift
Slickshot Show-Off
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11xlift
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.9xlift
Monastery Swiftspear
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
23xlift
Krenko, Mob Boss
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9.0xlift
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
21xlift
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2.6xlift
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
18xlift
Burning Prophet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
35xlift
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
14xlift
Firespitter Whelp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3.0xlift
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Opt
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Consider
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Pongify
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Snap
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Flame of Anor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
2.9xlift
Flashback
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
1.6xlift
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Expedite
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
4.3xlift
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Abrade
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
2.2xlift
Negate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Reality Shift
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2.6xlift
Big Score
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Swan Song
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Fists of Flame
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5.8xlift
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Seething Song
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Twinferno
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8.2xlift
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Battle Hymn
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7.2xlift
Shadow Rift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6.1xlift
Goblin Surprise
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
82xlift
Resculpt
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2.8xlift
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Shock
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6.2xlift
Bulk Up
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6.3xlift
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Great Train Heist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12xlift
Unholy Heat
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
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Demand Answers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2.9xlift
Shore Up
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.9xlift
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1.8xlift
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3.2xlift
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Return the Favor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Elminster's Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
32xlift
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2.3xlift
Mana Drain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Aetherize
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Misdirection
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Impulse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2.2xlift
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Disdainful Stroke
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4.6xlift
Temur Battle Rage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3.4xlift
Sorceries
Ponder
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Preordain
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Haze of Rage
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
8.1xlift
Expressive Iteration
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Mizzix's Mastery
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Warlord's Fury
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
57xlift
Vandalblast
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Enter the Enigma
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
7.1xlift
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Serum Visions
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Slip Through Space
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
6.2xlift
Flow State
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1.8xlift
Windfall
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17xlift
Merchant Scroll
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2.0xlift
Improvisation Capstone
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3.0xlift
Empty the Warrens
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7.5xlift
Temporal Mastery
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3.3xlift
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4.2xlift
Krenko's Command
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
19xlift
Winged Words
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13xlift
Dragon Fodder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15xlift
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12xlift
Chart a Course
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4.4xlift
Electroduplicate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8.4xlift
Stock Up
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Candlekeep Inspiration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
90xlift
Past in Flames
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Full Throttle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6.2xlift
Part the Waterveil
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10xlift
Quasiduplicate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7.3xlift
Goblin Negotiation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
36xlift
Personal Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Bionic Blow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
580xlift
Crash Through
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.5xlift
Deep Analysis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.2xlift
Renegade Tactics
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8.1xlift
Twinflame
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Surge to Victory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4.0xlift
Burst of Speed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
73xlift
Lock and Load
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.3xlift
Boltwave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Strike It Rich
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Robe of the Archmagi
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
20xlift
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6.9xlift
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Isochron Scepter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Fire Nation Turret
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
37xlift
Enchantments
Curiosity
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Frostcliff Siege
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12xlift
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Stormchaser's Talent
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4.4xlift
Mass Hysteria
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
34xlift
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Extravagant Replication
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
16xlift
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8.1xlift
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3.2xlift
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Mystic Remora
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.2xlift
Impact Tremors
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Firemind's Research
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
13xlift
Reconnaissance Mission
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3.1xlift
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Arcane Bombardment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1.6xlift
Metallurgic Summonings
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3.0xlift
Roar of Resistance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
113xlift
Leyline of Resonance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
13xlift
Combat Research
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3.9xlift
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2.7xlift
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
6.3xlift
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
21xlift
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2.0xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0.6xlift
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3.6xlift
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3.9xlift
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6.0xlift
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4.6xlift
Riptide Laboratory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Arena of Glory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Kher Keep
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
10xlift
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
8.7xlift
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3.1xlift
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Sol Ring
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Tablet of Discovery
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
5.4xlift
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1.1xlift
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Mox Amber
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
Cursed Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Thran Dynamo
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Worn Powerstone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3.7xlift
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2.3xlift
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Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Shivan Reef
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Steam Vents
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Training Center
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.1xlift
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Molten Tributary
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
5.9xlift
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
1.3xlift
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
1.2xlift
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1.8xlift
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.5xlift
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Coastal Peak
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2.5xlift
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0.9xlift
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0.9xlift
Valgavoth's Lair
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
132xlift
Eroded Canyon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2.3xlift
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7.4xlift
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1.0xlift
Uncharted Haven
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
30xlift
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0.8xlift
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Ash Barrens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2.7xlift
Izzet Guildgate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.7xlift
Arid Mesa
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.6xlift
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1.4xlift
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Spectacle Summit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2.0xlift
Misty Rainforest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.5xlift
Wooded Foothills
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.4xlift
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.7xlift
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.9xlift
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0.3xlift
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