Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Flashback
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Flow State
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Coastal Peak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Young Pyromancer
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Haze of Rage
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Warlord's Fury
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Consider
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Opt
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Pongify
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sprite Dragon
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Prismari Pianist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Muse Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Stormsplitter
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Drake
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Umara Mystic
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Kiln Fiend
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Snap
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Expedite
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Battle Hymn
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Surprise
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Octopus Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fists of Flame
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bulk Up
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dynacharge
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Shadow Rift
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Serum Visions
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Furygale Flocking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Song of Totentanz
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Winged Words
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Empty the Warrens
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Teleportal
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Slip Through Space
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Burst of Speed
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon Fodder
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Overmaster
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Renegade Tactics
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Krenko's Command
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Zenith Festival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unending Whisper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
The Indomitable
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Sorcerer Class
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Resistance
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Fiery Islet
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Scorched Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy