Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Wizards

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
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
72%inclusion88 decks123 decks
70%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
79%inclusion97 decks123 decks
64%synergy
Warlord's Fury
63%inclusion78 decks123 decks
62%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
63%inclusion78 decks123 decks
61%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
66%inclusion81 decks123 decks
59%synergy
Young Pyromancer
72%inclusion89 decks123 decks
57%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
78%inclusion92 decks118 decks
55%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
72%inclusion88 decks123 decks
54%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
59%inclusion72 decks123 decks
53%synergy
Haze of Rage
57%inclusion70 decks123 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
78%inclusion96 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Preordain
74%inclusion91 decks123 decks
40%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
73%inclusion90 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion86 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion84 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
67%inclusion82 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
67%inclusion82 decks123 decks
51%synergy
Ponder
65%inclusion80 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Consider
63%inclusion78 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion76 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
58%inclusion71 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
50%inclusion62 decks123 decks
49%synergy
Sprite Dragon
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Archmage of Runes
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Docent of Perfection
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Umara Mystic
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Stormsplitter
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Elementalist Adept
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Drake Hatcher
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Haughty Djinn
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Kiln Fiend
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Burning Prophet
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Tempest Angler
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Firebending Student
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Mouth of the Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mechan Assembler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion76 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion76 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Expedite
60%inclusion74 decks123 decks
52%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion68 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Snap
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Charm
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
35%synergy
Fists of Flame
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Pongify
46%inclusion56 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Twinferno
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion40 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Impulse
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Wizard's Retort
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Battle Hymn
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Great Train Heist
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dynacharge
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-12%synergy
Dazzling Denial
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Rift
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Crimson Wisps
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Leap
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Unravel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unstable Experiment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
54%inclusion66 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Serum Visions
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Treasure Cruise
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Slip Through Space
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Crash Through
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Rapturous Moment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Flow State
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Song of Totentanz
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Renegade Tactics
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Empty the Warrens
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Teleportal
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Lock and Load
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Fodder
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Boomerang Basics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Surge to Victory
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Krenko's Command
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Highway Robbery
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Otterball Antics
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Charge
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Robe of the Archmagi
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
-13%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Skullclamp
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Reverberating Summons
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
War Effort
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion55 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion96 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
66%inclusion81 decks123 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion72 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion69 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Resonating Lute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion47 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion39 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion123 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion122 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion110 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion89 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion85 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion69 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
45%inclusion55 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion55 decks123 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
-0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
-12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-5%synergy