App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Price tag $0.11

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

#882 Current Rank
#879 Last Week
#706 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.

Unstable Experiment Unstable Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.05
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.08
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
0% Synergy $0.78
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $2.64
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
-1% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+51% Synergy $0.13
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.08
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+44% Synergy $0.34
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+44% Synergy $0.33
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+40% Synergy $0.40
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+39% Synergy $1.82
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+39% Synergy $0.15
Expedite Expedite
+37% Synergy $0.35
Opt Opt
+36% Synergy $0.11
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+35% Synergy $0.58

Top Cards

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

Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.28
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+33% Synergy $12.07
Consider Consider
+31% Synergy $0.38
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+27% Synergy $0.16
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+25% Synergy $0.15
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.58
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+18% Synergy $0.59
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+17% Synergy $1.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.30
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.70

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $28.80
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $13.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $44.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $44.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+30% Synergy $0.16
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+28% Synergy $0.21
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+26% Synergy $0.18
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.54
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+21% Synergy $0.58
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+20% Synergy $0.03
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+20% Synergy $0.08
Khenra Spellspear Gitaxian Spellstalker Khenra Spellspear
+19% Synergy $0.06
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+19% Synergy $0.07
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+18% Synergy $0.26
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+18% Synergy $0.08
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+16% Synergy $5.44
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.09
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+15% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $0.77
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.26
Umara Mystic Umara Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.06
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $1.80
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+13% Synergy $0.41
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+13% Synergy $0.04
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+12% Synergy $0.06
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.06
Slickshot Show-Off Slickshot Show-Off
+11% Synergy $2.32
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+10% Synergy $0.46
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.13
Ghitu Amplifier Ghitu Amplifier
+9% Synergy $0.04
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+8% Synergy $2.00
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+8% Synergy $0.14
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.22
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+8% Synergy $0.12
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.19
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.45
Vadrik, Astral Archmage Vadrik, Astral Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.21
Heartfire Immolator Heartfire Immolator
+7% Synergy $0.05
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+7% Synergy $1.55
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+6% Synergy $1.93
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+6% Synergy $0.28
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+6% Synergy $0.09
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+6% Synergy $11.36
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $2.97
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+5% Synergy $0.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.57
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.19
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+4% Synergy $1.53
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+2% Synergy $0.73
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+2% Synergy $4.39
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+2% Synergy $4.90
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
-1% Synergy $0.23
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $21.80
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-14% Synergy $5.20

Instants

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

Abrade Abrade
+25% Synergy $0.18
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+25% Synergy $0.11
Twinferno Twinferno
+24% Synergy $0.15
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+23% Synergy $0.10
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+18% Synergy $1.01
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+17% Synergy $0.23
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+17% Synergy $3.48
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+17% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+17% Synergy $0.09
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.26
Impulse Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.10
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+15% Synergy $1.27
Shore Up Shore Up
+14% Synergy $0.12
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+14% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.26
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+13% Synergy $0.48
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+13% Synergy $0.11
Leap Leap
+12% Synergy $0.49
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+12% Synergy $0.05
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+11% Synergy $1.33
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.24
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+10% Synergy $0.16
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+10% Synergy $0.47
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.17
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.45
Think Twice Think Twice
+8% Synergy $0.05
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.29
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+8% Synergy $0.11
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+8% Synergy $0.13
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $1.41
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.09
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+6% Synergy $0.11
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+5% Synergy $0.21
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.28
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+5% Synergy $1.52
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.50
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.12
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.20
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $4.17
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.82
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $6.34
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.39
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.70
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.59
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.07
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+30% Synergy $0.10
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+26% Synergy $0.17
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+22% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+20% Synergy $1.32
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+20% Synergy $0.13
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+19% Synergy $0.52
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.17
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+18% Synergy $0.13
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+18% Synergy $0.08
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+16% Synergy $0.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+15% Synergy $0.21
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+15% Synergy $1.75
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+15% Synergy $0.15
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+13% Synergy $0.17
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+10% Synergy $3.38
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+10% Synergy $0.26
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+9% Synergy $0.08
Teleportal Teleportal
+9% Synergy $0.22
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+8% Synergy $0.04
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+7% Synergy $0.14
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+6% Synergy $0.12
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+6% Synergy $0.07
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.02
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.17
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+5% Synergy $1.36
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.68
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+5% Synergy $2.45
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.03
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+4% Synergy $2.34
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.46
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+3% Synergy $0.35
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+3% Synergy $0.09
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+3% Synergy $0.85
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $2.55
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.24
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+2% Synergy $0.16
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.38
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.66
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-1% Synergy $0.74
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.88
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-3% Synergy $0.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $2.06
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $4.78
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy $4.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+15% Synergy $0.35
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+8% Synergy $5.06
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $1.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+10% Synergy $1.13
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+10% Synergy $0.34
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+9% Synergy $1.66
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+8% Synergy $1.81
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+7% Synergy $2.11
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.03
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.48
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $1.14
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.64
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $3.04
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.57
Curiosity Curiosity
-17% Synergy $0.56

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+22% Synergy $0.27
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+5% Synergy $0.39
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $9.49

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.55
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.64
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+7% Synergy $1.00
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.17
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.11
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-3% Synergy $2.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.10
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $6.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $18.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.12
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $3.61
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $1.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+11% Synergy $0.04
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+9% Synergy $0.32
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.15
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.02
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.07
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.68
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.13
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.06
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+2% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.07
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-2% Synergy $0.32
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $1.72
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.79
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.07
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-6% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $2.43
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-7% Synergy $10.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.27
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.57
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-9% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.26
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $0.61
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $3.50
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-11% Synergy $14.63
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $23.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-19% Synergy $17.00
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $10.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Balmor, Battlemage Captain.