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Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Price tag $0.19

Legendary CreatureBird Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#986 Current Rank
#1140 Last Week
#746 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Balmor, Battlemage Captain.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Balmor, Battlemage Captain decks.

Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+2% Synergy $0.22
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+1% Synergy $0.26
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
0% Synergy $0.26
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
0% Synergy $0.31
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Balmor, Battlemage Captain's abilities and overall game plan.

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+50% Synergy $0.18
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+44% Synergy $0.21
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+43% Synergy $3.32
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+43% Synergy $0.21
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+39% Synergy $0.50
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+38% Synergy $0.25
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+37% Synergy $2.14
Expedite Expedite
+36% Synergy $0.69
Opt Opt
+35% Synergy $0.12
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balmor, Battlemage Captain decks.

Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+27% Synergy $0.20
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+24% Synergy $0.25
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.58
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+16% Synergy $0.42
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+15% Synergy $2.38
Ponder Ponder
+14% Synergy $1.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $1.97
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $40.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $14.79
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $42.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Balmor, Battlemage Captain's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+35% Synergy $0.69
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+30% Synergy $9.57
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+28% Synergy $0.15
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+27% Synergy $0.17
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+26% Synergy $0.21
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.59
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+20% Synergy $0.04
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+20% Synergy $0.07
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+19% Synergy $1.44
Khenra Spellspear Gitaxian Spellstalker Khenra Spellspear
+18% Synergy $0.17
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+18% Synergy $0.09
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+18% Synergy $0.06
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.31
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+15% Synergy $7.03
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+15% Synergy $0.18
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.23
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $3.54
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.14
Umara Mystic Umara Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.06
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+12% Synergy $0.09
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.65
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+12% Synergy $0.02
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+12% Synergy $0.06
Slickshot Show-Off Slickshot Show-Off
+11% Synergy $3.37
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+10% Synergy $0.89
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+9% Synergy $1.88
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+9% Synergy $1.57
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.11
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+8% Synergy $0.10
Ghitu Amplifier Ghitu Amplifier
+8% Synergy $0.05
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.13
Heartfire Immolator Heartfire Immolator
+8% Synergy $0.06
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.17
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+6% Synergy $0.18
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+6% Synergy $0.07
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+6% Synergy $1.30
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+6% Synergy $24.23
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $2.34
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $3.75
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.86
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.88
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+3% Synergy $5.48
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+2% Synergy $1.30
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+2% Synergy $10.15
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
0% Synergy $0.24
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
0% Synergy $5.54
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $20.98
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-14% Synergy $6.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balmor, Battlemage Captain safe.

Abrade Abrade
+25% Synergy $0.17
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+25% Synergy $0.15
Twinferno Twinferno
+23% Synergy $0.25
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+22% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+17% Synergy $1.76
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $2.41
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+17% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+17% Synergy $0.11
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+16% Synergy $2.49
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+16% Synergy $0.11
Impulse Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.17
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+15% Synergy $1.50
Resculpt Resculpt
+14% Synergy $0.34
Shore Up Shore Up
+14% Synergy $0.10
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+13% Synergy $0.21
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+13% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $0.47
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+11% Synergy $1.46
Leap Leap
+11% Synergy $0.47
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+11% Synergy $0.13
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+10% Synergy $0.17
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+10% Synergy $3.83
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.14
Think Twice Think Twice
+9% Synergy $0.03
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.17
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.52
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.36
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+7% Synergy $0.18
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+7% Synergy $0.18
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.09
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+6% Synergy $0.18
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $5.33
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+5% Synergy $0.22
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.45
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+5% Synergy $2.18
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.05
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.86
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.16
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+1% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.74
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.16
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $9.71
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.52
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.93
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Balmor, Battlemage Captain's game plan and control the board.

Winged Words Winged Words
+28% Synergy $0.12
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+27% Synergy $0.15
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+22% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.19
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+19% Synergy $1.77
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.17
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+19% Synergy $0.13
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+19% Synergy $0.12
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+18% Synergy $0.30
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+18% Synergy $0.08
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+15% Synergy $0.21
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+15% Synergy $0.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy $0.25
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+13% Synergy $0.17
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+13% Synergy $2.77
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.14
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+10% Synergy $3.18
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+10% Synergy $0.31
Teleportal Teleportal
+9% Synergy $0.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.14
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+8% Synergy $0.05
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+7% Synergy $0.17
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+6% Synergy $0.13
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.07
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.19
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.80
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+5% Synergy $0.09
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+4% Synergy $3.83
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+4% Synergy $1.24
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+4% Synergy $0.12
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+4% Synergy $1.03
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.04
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+4% Synergy $1.69
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.44
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $3.24
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.95
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+1% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.46
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.43
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-2% Synergy $0.97
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.58
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-4% Synergy $0.18
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $2.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.27
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $4.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+14% Synergy $0.33
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+8% Synergy $5.53
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+4% Synergy $0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Balmor, Battlemage Captain's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+10% Synergy $0.51
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+9% Synergy $0.44
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+9% Synergy $2.09
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+9% Synergy $4.26
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+8% Synergy $9.02
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+7% Synergy $4.26
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.37
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.89
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $1.89
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $4.66
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.61
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $0.95
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.92
Curiosity Curiosity
-17% Synergy $0.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Balmor, Battlemage Captain to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+21% Synergy $0.25
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $13.05

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+11% Synergy $0.49
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+9% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $5.01
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $1.41
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+5% Synergy $0.19
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $2.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.11
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $1.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $20.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $6.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $5.11
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $2.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Balmor, Battlemage Captain decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+12% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.17
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+8% Synergy $0.31
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.52
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.07
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.86
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.09
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.07
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.64
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.07
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+2% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.09
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.31
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $2.66
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.93
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.56
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $5.61
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-7% Synergy $0.25
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-7% Synergy $17.98
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.23
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.31
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.55
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-9% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-10% Synergy $4.97
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-11% Synergy $12.73
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $26.93
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-19% Synergy $8.90
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $11.91

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