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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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Twinned Vision
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
43xlift
Ruric Thar, Biomagus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
199xlift
Geist of Saint Thalia
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7.9xlift
Chandra's Emberling
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
92xlift
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2.1xlift
High Lift Cards
Electrostatic Infantry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42xlift
Haze of Rage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5.5xlift
Merchant Scroll
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
4.3xlift
Stormcatch Mentor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
2.7xlift
Top Cards
Brainstorm
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1.3xlift
Faithless Looting
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
1.8xlift
Counterspell
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
1.3xlift
Harmonic Prodigy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
1.7xlift
Frantic Search
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
1.7xlift
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Force of Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32xlift
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
Veyran, Voice of Duality
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.9xlift
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1.1xlift
Goblin Chainwhirler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
29xlift
Squee, Goblin Nabob
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
140xlift
Squee, Dubious Monarch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
233xlift
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
64xlift
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.6xlift
Stormchaser Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
39xlift
Goblin Chieftain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
350xlift
Brash Taunter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
54xlift
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
140xlift
Spellseeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2.3xlift
Warren Instigator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
350xlift
Squee, the Immortal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
350xlift
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Dreadhorde Arcanist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
41xlift
Legion Loyalist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
350xlift
Siren Stormtamer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22xlift
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.6xlift
Krenko, Mob Boss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21xlift
Searslicer Goblin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
233xlift
Goblin Bushwhacker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
350xlift
Bloodmark Mentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
350xlift
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
50xlift
Sprite Dragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14xlift
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
233xlift
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
54xlift
Murmuring Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4.7xlift
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
140xlift
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.8xlift
Conspicuous Snoop
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
350xlift
Ashling, Rekindled
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5.5xlift
Mai, Jaded Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
178xlift
Encouraging Aviator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
45xlift
Magmablood Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
136xlift
Goblin Settler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
350xlift
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
Wrathful Red Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
50xlift
Krark, the Thumbless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4.0xlift
Firespitter Whelp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.9xlift
Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
14xlift
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.4xlift
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10xlift
Jori En, Ruin Diver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3.6xlift
Kiora, the Rising Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
39xlift
Instants
Pongify
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Unholy Heat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
58xlift
Bulk Up
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9.4xlift
Opt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Abrade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2.2xlift
Consider
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Flashback
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1.1xlift
Weapon Surge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
233xlift
Smash
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
140xlift
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3.5xlift
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Infuriate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18xlift
Expedite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2.2xlift
Goblin Surprise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
58xlift
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Thought Scour
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5.5xlift
Mogg Salvage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9.2xlift
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Twinferno
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7.4xlift
Shock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6.0xlift
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4.8xlift
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.3xlift
Battle Hymn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7.1xlift
Elminster's Simulacrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
47xlift
Shore Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2.7xlift
Great Train Heist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21xlift
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.6xlift
Fists of Flame
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4.2xlift
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.3xlift
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Abandon Attachments
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5.5xlift
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.4xlift
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.4xlift
Magic Damper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.8xlift
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8.9xlift
Siege Smash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
13xlift
Slick Sequence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4.6xlift
Aetherspouts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10xlift
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.5xlift
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6.1xlift
Blustersquall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
27xlift
Fling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12xlift
Thirst for Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12xlift
Psychotic Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
15xlift
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.6xlift
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5.1xlift
Violent Urge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
70xlift
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Faithless Salvaging
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
32xlift
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
Molten Duplication
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11xlift
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Dragon Fodder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25xlift
Ponder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Electroduplicate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15xlift
Slip Through Space
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5.1xlift
Lava Spike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
32xlift
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Past in Flames
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
Full Throttle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15xlift
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Part the Waterveil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23xlift
Temporal Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5.6xlift
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3.8xlift
Warlord's Fury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
28xlift
Quasiduplicate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16xlift
Goblin Negotiation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
50xlift
Personal Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2.2xlift
Krenko's Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23xlift
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4.8xlift
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.5xlift
Relentless Assault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24xlift
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.9xlift
Bionic Blow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
239xlift
Improvisation Capstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.8xlift
Steal the Show
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5.8xlift
Flame Jab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8.5xlift
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.3xlift
Stock Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
50xlift
Mass Diminish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
39xlift
Empty the Warrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4.3xlift
Crash Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.3xlift
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
22xlift
Reckless Charge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5.1xlift
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
18xlift
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3.2xlift
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.6xlift
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.5xlift
Song of Totentanz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7.3xlift
Molten Exhale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
168xlift
Arcane Heist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
50xlift
Twinflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.6xlift
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.9xlift
Wrenn's Resolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4.3xlift
Mystic Retrieval
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.6xlift
Inspiration from Beyond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
17xlift
Artful Dodge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11xlift
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1.6xlift
Robe of the Archmagi
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
30xlift
Wizard's Staff
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0.9xlift
Fire Nation Turret
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
118xlift
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Genesis Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
175xlift
Leering Emblem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
87xlift
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
44xlift
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Spellbinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
87xlift
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11xlift
Enchantments
Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Goblin War Drums
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
233xlift
Extravagant Replication
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
44xlift
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22xlift
Goblin Oriflamme
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
350xlift
Combat Research
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
50xlift
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.2xlift
Mass Hysteria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
35xlift
Clout of the Dominus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3.3xlift
Copy Enchantment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
14xlift
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.3xlift
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.1xlift
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
58xlift
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9.0xlift
Copy Land
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
175xlift
Ophidian Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Firemind's Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
14xlift
Leyline of Resonance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
21xlift
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.2xlift
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
20xlift
Sarkhan, Fireblood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
175xlift
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3.4xlift
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.5xlift
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1.0xlift
Fire Nation Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6.2xlift
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6.8xlift
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2.9xlift
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
27xlift
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4.9xlift
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4.0xlift
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.3xlift
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3.2xlift
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
117xlift
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.6xlift
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6.9xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.9xlift
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Izzet Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
1.5xlift
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
1.8xlift
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2.1xlift
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
15xlift
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3.0xlift
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
17xlift
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3.6xlift
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Dragon's Hoard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
39xlift
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.6xlift
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7.1xlift
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.2xlift
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.6xlift
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3.0xlift
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
0.9xlift
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
0.9xlift
Molten Tributary
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
8.8xlift
Steam Vents
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.5xlift
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3.0xlift
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Riverglide Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1.0xlift
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
Training Center
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
175xlift
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3.8xlift
Thriving Bluff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16xlift
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2.1xlift
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.8xlift
Izzet Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4.8xlift
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0.5xlift
Uncharted Haven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
50xlift
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
Coastal Peak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2.4xlift
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0.8xlift
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.3xlift
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.3xlift
Temple of the Dragon Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
87xlift
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.6xlift
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5.4xlift
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.5xlift
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.2xlift
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2.2xlift
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
35xlift
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1.1xlift
Highland Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5.4xlift
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.6xlift
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.4xlift
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0.7xlift
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