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Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Price tag $0.21

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

#1071 Current Rank
#1128 Last Week
#759 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
+6% Synergy $0.26
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+5% Synergy $0.30
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+4% Synergy $0.32
Double Jump // Flying Kick Double Jump // Flying Kick
+1% Synergy $0.25
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+49% Synergy $0.25
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+44% Synergy $0.27
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+43% Synergy $0.24
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+42% Synergy $0.63
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+38% Synergy $0.42
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+37% Synergy $0.33
Expedite Expedite
+36% Synergy $0.90
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+36% Synergy $2.34
Opt Opt
+35% Synergy $0.22
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+26% Synergy $0.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+23% Synergy $0.33
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.57
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+16% Synergy $0.44
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+14% Synergy $2.59
Ponder Ponder
+14% Synergy $1.40
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $2.00
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.35
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $41.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $15.76
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $43.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $52.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

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

Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+34% Synergy $0.71
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+28% Synergy $0.16
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+28% Synergy $11.51
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+27% Synergy $0.27
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+26% Synergy $0.33
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.60
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+20% Synergy $0.09
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+20% Synergy $0.09
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+19% Synergy $1.67
Khenra Spellspear Gitaxian Spellstalker Khenra Spellspear
+18% Synergy $0.23
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+18% Synergy $0.06
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+17% Synergy $0.10
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+15% Synergy $6.98
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+15% Synergy $0.35
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+15% Synergy $0.31
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.27
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $3.15
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.15
Umara Mystic Umara Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.07
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+12% Synergy $0.32
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.93
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+12% Synergy $0.07
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+12% Synergy $0.07
Slickshot Show-Off Slickshot Show-Off
+11% Synergy $3.85
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+9% Synergy $1.61
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+9% Synergy $0.67
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.27
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+8% Synergy $1.99
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+8% Synergy $0.11
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.12
Heartfire Immolator Heartfire Immolator
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ghitu Amplifier Ghitu Amplifier
+8% Synergy $0.03
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+7% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.30
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+6% Synergy $0.12
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+6% Synergy $1.48
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+6% Synergy $27.73
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $2.31
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+5% Synergy $0.18
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $3.58
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.52
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+3% Synergy $0.90
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.22
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+2% Synergy $3.32
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+2% Synergy $9.69
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
0% Synergy $0.27
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
0% Synergy $5.14
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $27.54
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-14% Synergy $5.33

Instants

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

Abrade Abrade
+25% Synergy $0.15
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+25% Synergy $0.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+23% Synergy $0.27
Twinferno Twinferno
+23% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+17% Synergy $2.95
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+17% Synergy $0.25
Snap Snap
+16% Synergy $3.19
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+16% Synergy $0.11
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+15% Synergy $4.34
Shore Up Shore Up
+15% Synergy $0.25
Impulse Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.20
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+15% Synergy $1.55
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+15% Synergy $0.15
Resculpt Resculpt
+13% Synergy $0.40
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+13% Synergy $0.09
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.06
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $0.48
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+12% Synergy $0.28
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+11% Synergy $2.90
Leap Leap
+11% Synergy $0.57
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+11% Synergy $0.11
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+10% Synergy $0.16
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.30
Think Twice Think Twice
+9% Synergy $0.10
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+9% Synergy $1.83
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.33
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.51
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.32
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+7% Synergy $0.30
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+7% Synergy $0.22
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.15
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+6% Synergy $0.26
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+6% Synergy $2.71
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.18
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $3.55
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.72
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.28
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+1% Synergy $0.30
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.93
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.43
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.47
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.99
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $12.99
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.03
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.05
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.44

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+28% Synergy $0.29
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+27% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.24
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+21% Synergy $0.34
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.14
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+19% Synergy $0.09
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+18% Synergy $1.39
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+18% Synergy $0.10
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+18% Synergy $0.22
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+17% Synergy $0.38
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+15% Synergy $0.25
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+14% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+13% Synergy $0.37
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+13% Synergy $0.32
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+13% Synergy $1.61
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+13% Synergy $0.26
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+11% Synergy $0.18
Teleportal Teleportal
+10% Synergy $0.22
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+9% Synergy $3.80
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+9% Synergy $0.33
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.26
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+7% Synergy $0.21
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+6% Synergy $0.23
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+5% Synergy $0.06
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.11
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+5% Synergy $0.11
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+4% Synergy $3.43
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.10
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.45
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+4% Synergy $0.24
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+4% Synergy $0.98
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+4% Synergy $1.76
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+3% Synergy $4.57
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.96
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.20
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+2% Synergy $1.51
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+1% Synergy $4.13
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.61
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+1% Synergy $0.16
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.76
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-2% Synergy $1.22
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.69
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-4% Synergy $0.26
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $2.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.56
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $5.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+13% Synergy $0.42
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+8% Synergy $4.25
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.56

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 $0.60
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+9% Synergy $3.53
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.48
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+8% Synergy $2.66
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+8% Synergy $5.75
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+7% Synergy $3.27
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.34
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $1.10
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+2% Synergy $2.27
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
0% Synergy $4.91
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $1.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.63
Curiosity Curiosity
-17% Synergy $0.74

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+21% Synergy $0.26
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $11.99

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.53
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $4.49
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+6% Synergy $0.44
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.31
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+5% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.21
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.16
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $1.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.39
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.20
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $8.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $24.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $3.70

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 $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.30
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $5.05
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $3.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+12% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.22
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+8% Synergy $0.40
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.19
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.52
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.10
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.30
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.13
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.31
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.82
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.22
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+2% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $1.00
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.38
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-1% Synergy $4.03
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.56
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $13.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $5.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-7% Synergy $0.40
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-7% Synergy $24.85
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.23
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.09
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.46
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-9% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-11% Synergy $0.34
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $4.12
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-11% Synergy $13.78
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $30.46
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-20% Synergy $10.05
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $13.53

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