Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Prowess

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
Scorched Geyser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stormchaser Mage
64%inclusion60 decks94 decks
63%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Sprite Dragon
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
56%synergy
Young Pyromancer
70%inclusion66 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Warlord's Fury
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
78%inclusion73 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Consider
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Drake Hatcher
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Coruscation Mage
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Kiln Fiend
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Umara Mystic
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Elementalist Adept
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Haughty Djinn
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Firebending Student
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Burning Prophet
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Stormsplitter
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Jhessian Thief
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Curious Homunculus
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Elder
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Stormwing Entity
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Tempest Angler
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Expedite
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Snap
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Charm
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Fists of Flame
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Flame of Anor
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Shore Up
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Impulse
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Battle Hymn
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Leap
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Dynacharge
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Dazzling Denial
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Surprise
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Shadow Rift
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Haste Magic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Traumatic Critique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Crimson Wisps
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Unsummon
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Haze of Rage
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Winged Words
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Serum Visions
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Crash Through
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Cruise
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Renegade Tactics
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Otterball Antics
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-10%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Empty the Warrens
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Rapturous Moment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Fodder
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Boomerang Basics
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Song of Totentanz
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Teleportal
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Lock and Load
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Krenko's Command
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Burst of Speed
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Flame Slash
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Stormchaser's Talent
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-18%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
-29%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
The Surgical Bay
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
-18%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
-27%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion94 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion84 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Highland Lake
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-4%synergy