Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Commander) - Budget 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
Wee Dragonauts
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Umara Mystic
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Goblin Wizardry
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Opt
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Enter the Enigma
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Wizard's Retort
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Burning Prophet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Crash Through
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Young Pyromancer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Abrade
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Consider
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Crackling Cyclops
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Elementalist Adept
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Unsparing Boltcaster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Effortless Master
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Queen Brahne
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mysidian Elder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mouth of the Storm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mechan Assembler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Ghitu Amplifier
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Sprite Dragon
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Wizards of Thay
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Khenra Spellspear
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Docent of Perfection
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Kiln Fiend
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Erudite Wizard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cyclops Superconductor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Haughty Djinn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Instants
Goblin Surprise
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Izzet Charm
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Impulse
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Refute
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Expedite
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Dynacharge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Quick Study
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Snap
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Shore Up
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Resculpt
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Twinferno
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Fists of Flame
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Dazzling Denial
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Faebloom Trick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Weapon Surge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Blustersquall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sage's Dousing
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Siege Smash
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wild Ricochet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Counterflux
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Anticipate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Unsubstantiate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mizzium Skin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-34%synergy
Volatile Claws
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Steam Augury
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Phantom Interference
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Geistblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Search
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rowdy Research
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ephara's Dispersal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Forceful Denial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Countervailing Winds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Warlord's Fury
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Winged Words
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Haze of Rage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Slip Through Space
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Renegade Tactics
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Expressive Iteration
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Fodder
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Serum Visions
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sleight of Hand
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Empty the Warrens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Lock and Load
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Step Through
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Goblin War Party
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Otterball Antics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Charge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Asinine Antics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Traitorous Greed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Mass Diminish
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cone of Cold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dance with Calamity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Prize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Overload
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-31%synergy
Surge to Victory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Burst of Speed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Krenko's Command
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Fire Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Boots of Speed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Reverberating Summons
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
War Effort
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Firemind's Research
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Stasis Field
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Emblem of the Warmind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fervor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Onslaught
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Emergence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Riddleform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Restless Spire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Remote Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Edge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blasted Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-41%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Fire Diamond
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-63%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Locket
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Spell Satchel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Lens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Manalith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Prismari Campus
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-36%synergy
Eroded Canyon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Base Camp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-37%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy