Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Flow State
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
77%inclusion456 decks589 decks
61%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
70%inclusion411 decks589 decks
53%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
60%inclusion352 decks589 decks
52%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
66%inclusion387 decks589 decks
50%synergy
Warlord's Fury
49%inclusion289 decks589 decks
47%synergy
Haze of Rage
50%inclusion294 decks589 decks
46%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
43%inclusion252 decks589 decks
41%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
62%inclusion318 decks512 decks
40%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion339 decks589 decks
40%synergy
Expedite
48%inclusion282 decks589 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
73%inclusion431 decks589 decks
38%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion385 decks589 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion368 decks589 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion368 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
62%inclusion366 decks589 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
60%inclusion355 decks589 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion349 decks589 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion341 decks589 decks
32%synergy
Consider
58%inclusion339 decks589 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
57%inclusion338 decks589 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion143 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion113 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion72 decks589 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.8%inclusion52 decks589 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.6%inclusion39 decks589 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
46%inclusion269 decks589 decks
25%synergy
Sprite Dragon
41%inclusion240 decks589 decks
37%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
37%inclusion215 decks589 decks
35%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
30%inclusion178 decks589 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
30%inclusion176 decks589 decks
29%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion107 decks371 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
29%inclusion147 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
28%inclusion166 decks589 decks
27%synergy
Haughty Djinn
28%inclusion162 decks589 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
22%inclusion132 decks589 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion120 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
21%inclusion123 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
21%inclusion74 decks355 decks
20%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
20%inclusion115 decks589 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
19%inclusion113 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Stormsplitter
19%inclusion96 decks509 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion109 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
19%inclusion109 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion107 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
18%inclusion107 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
16%inclusion97 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Kiln Fiend
16%inclusion96 decks589 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion93 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Umara Mystic
15%inclusion90 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
15%inclusion89 decks589 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion89 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion88 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion88 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Drake
15%inclusion87 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion82 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Drake Hatcher
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion66 decks509 decks
6%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
13%inclusion74 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion69 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion68 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Elementalist Adept
11%inclusion41 decks361 decks
11%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11%inclusion64 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion62 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Burning Prophet
11%inclusion62 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion62 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
10%inclusion56 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Firebending Student
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
9.0%inclusion33 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
8.8%inclusion52 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
8.7%inclusion51 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.5%inclusion50 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57%inclusion333 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Negate
49%inclusion290 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
48%inclusion282 decks589 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion281 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Snap
45%inclusion266 decks589 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion265 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
42%inclusion247 decks589 decks
24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
37%inclusion217 decks589 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
37%inclusion217 decks589 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion210 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Fists of Flame
32%inclusion188 decks589 decks
28%synergy
Twinferno
32%inclusion186 decks589 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion182 decks589 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion173 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion169 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion159 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion152 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion134 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Impulse
21%inclusion126 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion123 decks589 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion120 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Battle Hymn
20%inclusion115 decks589 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion112 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion109 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion93 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Scour
16%inclusion93 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion93 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Retort
15%inclusion89 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
15%inclusion89 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
15%inclusion87 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Dazzling Denial
15%inclusion73 decks500 decks
14%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion85 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion84 decks589 decks
11%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
13%inclusion79 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Dynacharge
13%inclusion78 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion77 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shadow Rift
13%inclusion75 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion73 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion70 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion51 decks435 decks
4%synergy
Slick Sequence
12%inclusion69 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion60 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Meeting of Minds
9.0%inclusion53 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
8.7%inclusion51 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Refute
8.6%inclusion32 decks371 decks
4%synergy
Traumatic Critique
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
8.5%inclusion50 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion305 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion294 decks589 decks
26%synergy
Serum Visions
40%inclusion237 decks589 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
40%inclusion236 decks589 decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
36%inclusion154 decks431 decks
29%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion195 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Winged Words
31%inclusion181 decks589 decks
29%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion173 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion173 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Through Space
27%inclusion161 decks589 decks
22%synergy
Empty the Warrens
24%inclusion140 decks589 decks
20%synergy
Crash Through
24%inclusion140 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion135 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Song of Totentanz
21%inclusion125 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion117 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Renegade Tactics
18%inclusion104 decks589 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion98 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion98 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion98 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Chart a Course
16%inclusion95 decks589 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Fodder
16%inclusion94 decks589 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion92 decks589 decks
-10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
16%inclusion92 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Teleportal
15%inclusion87 decks589 decks
14%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
14%inclusion84 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Lock and Load
14%inclusion83 decks589 decks
9%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
13%inclusion78 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Krenko's Command
13%inclusion75 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion61 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion59 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.3%inclusion55 decks589 decks
-4%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
8.7%inclusion51 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Burst of Speed
8.5%inclusion50 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion49 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Surge to Victory
8.3%inclusion49 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Immolating Gyre
8.3%inclusion49 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion49 decks589 decks
-4%synergy
Step Through
8.3%inclusion49 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.0%inclusion47 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
8.0%inclusion47 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.8%inclusion46 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Unending Whisper
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.4%inclusion43 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
7.4%inclusion27 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.0%inclusion41 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.5%inclusion38 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
6.5%inclusion38 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Rapturous Moment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
6.3%inclusion37 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Impolite Entrance
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
20%inclusion115 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion94 decks589 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion89 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion67 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion47 decks589 decks
-16%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion147 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion141 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Sorcerer Class
21%inclusion121 decks589 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion102 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
17%inclusion85 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion65 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion56 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.5%inclusion44 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
7.3%inclusion43 decks589 decks
-17%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.0%inclusion41 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.6%inclusion39 decks589 decks
-13%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion37 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
5.1%inclusion30 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion194 decks589 decks
26%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion54 decks515 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion256 decks589 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion204 decks589 decks
-14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion139 decks589 decks
18%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion79 decks589 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion68 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion67 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion63 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion62 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion59 decks589 decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.3%inclusion55 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion48 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Kher Keep
7.6%inclusion45 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.8%inclusion40 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion456 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion391 decks589 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion310 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion288 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion137 decks589 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion134 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion130 decks589 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion77 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion63 decks589 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion57 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.5%inclusion44 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion34 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion586 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion583 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion501 decks589 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion384 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion373 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion280 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
45%inclusion263 decks589 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion259 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion236 decks589 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion222 decks589 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion216 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion192 decks589 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion179 decks589 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion157 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion156 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion138 decks589 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion131 decks589 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion130 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion128 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion120 decks572 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion113 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
19%inclusion110 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion102 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion97 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion93 decks578 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
16%inclusion93 decks589 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion81 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion75 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion65 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion59 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
10%inclusion56 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion54 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.0%inclusion53 decks589 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.3%inclusion49 decks589 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion48 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
6.8%inclusion40 decks589 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.1%inclusion36 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.8%inclusion34 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.6%inclusion33 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion24 decks435 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion32 decks589 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.3%inclusion31 decks589 decks
-5%synergy
Highland Lake
5.3%inclusion31 decks589 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.2%inclusion30 decks574 decks
2%synergy