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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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Bionic Blow
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Sprite Dragon
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Haze of Rage
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Warlord's Fury
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Firebrand Archer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Haughty Djinn
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Elemental Mascot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Warren Instigator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Stormsplitter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bloodmark Mentor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Legion Loyalist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Conspicuous Snoop
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Consider
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Expedite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Fists of Flame
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Surprise
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Shadow Rift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Heat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mogg Salvage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gush
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Weapon Surge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Through Space
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Krenko's Command
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Song of Totentanz
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Winged Words
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rapturous Moment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Electroduplicate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Part the Waterveil
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Quasiduplicate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Renegade Tactics
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Burst of Speed
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Fodder
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Donatello's Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Empty the Warrens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Chart a Course
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lava Spike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Charge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mass Hysteria
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Goblin War Drums
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spectacle Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Uncharted Haven
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
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