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Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Price tag $0.15

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

#899 Current Rank
#855 Last Week
#727 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.

Firebending Student Firebending Student
+9% Synergy $1.06
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $1.70
Boar-q-pine Boar-q-pine
+3% Synergy $0.04
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+1% Synergy $1.57
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $8.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+50% Synergy $0.19
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.11
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+44% Synergy $0.76
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+43% Synergy $0.27
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+39% Synergy $0.59
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+38% Synergy $2.03
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+38% Synergy $0.15
Expedite Expedite
+37% Synergy $0.94
Opt Opt
+36% Synergy $0.10
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+35% Synergy $0.60

Top Cards

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

Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.46
Consider Consider
+31% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+27% Synergy $0.18
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+24% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.46
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.39
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+16% Synergy $1.25
Ponder Ponder
+14% Synergy $1.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.13
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $30.65
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $13.37
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $40.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+32% Synergy $9.66
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+28% Synergy $0.12
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+28% Synergy $0.14
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+26% Synergy $0.19
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.59
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+21% Synergy $0.07
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+20% Synergy $1.36
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+20% Synergy $0.03
Khenra Spellspear Gitaxian Spellstalker Khenra Spellspear
+19% Synergy $0.08
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+19% Synergy $0.06
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+18% Synergy $0.05
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.33
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+15% Synergy $4.92
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+15% Synergy $0.18
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $0.95
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.22
Umara Mystic Umara Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.06
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $2.76
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.12
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+13% Synergy $0.06
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.49
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+12% Synergy $0.06
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.06
Slickshot Show-Off Slickshot Show-Off
+11% Synergy $3.15
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+9% Synergy $0.95
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.12
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+8% Synergy $2.11
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+8% Synergy $0.11
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ghitu Amplifier Ghitu Amplifier
+8% Synergy $0.06
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+8% Synergy $0.10
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.15
Heartfire Immolator Heartfire Immolator
+8% Synergy $0.05
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.53
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+6% Synergy $0.16
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+6% Synergy $0.22
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+6% Synergy $0.06
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+6% Synergy $27.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $2.18
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $2.23
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.18
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $2.34
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.46
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+3% Synergy $4.96
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+2% Synergy $1.41
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+2% Synergy $8.54
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+1% Synergy $6.87
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
0% Synergy $0.21
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $21.78
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-14% Synergy $5.19

Instants

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

Abrade Abrade
+25% Synergy $0.12
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+25% Synergy $0.15
Twinferno Twinferno
+24% Synergy $0.21
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+22% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+18% Synergy $1.26
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $2.71
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+17% Synergy $0.08
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+17% Synergy $0.09
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+16% Synergy $0.23
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+16% Synergy $2.49
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.20
Impulse Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.06
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+15% Synergy $1.37
Shore Up Shore Up
+14% Synergy $0.07
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+13% Synergy $0.21
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+13% Synergy $0.13
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $0.34
Leap Leap
+12% Synergy $0.51
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+12% Synergy $0.07
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+11% Synergy $1.29
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+10% Synergy $0.19
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+10% Synergy $2.29
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.14
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.28
Think Twice Think Twice
+8% Synergy $0.06
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.35
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+8% Synergy $0.12
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $3.46
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+7% Synergy $0.17
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.08
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+6% Synergy $0.07
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+5% Synergy $0.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.33
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+5% Synergy $1.61
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.02
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.68
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.12
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+1% Synergy $0.20
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.53
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.15
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $8.01
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.36
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.55
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $2.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% 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 $0.08
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+27% Synergy $0.17
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+22% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.19
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+20% Synergy $0.09
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+19% Synergy $1.55
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.23
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+18% Synergy $0.29
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+18% Synergy $0.12
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+18% Synergy $0.06
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+16% Synergy $0.07
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+15% Synergy $0.16
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+15% Synergy $0.13
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy $0.28
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+14% Synergy $2.28
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+13% Synergy $0.20
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.17
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+10% Synergy $3.12
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+10% Synergy $0.31
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+9% Synergy $0.07
Teleportal Teleportal
+9% Synergy $0.22
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+8% Synergy $0.06
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+7% Synergy $0.15
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+6% Synergy $0.10
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+6% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.00
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.16
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.95
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.76
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+5% Synergy $0.05
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+4% Synergy $3.14
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+4% Synergy $0.67
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.45
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+4% Synergy $1.89
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.02
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+3% Synergy $0.08
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+3% Synergy $1.15
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $3.25
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.23
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+1% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.40
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.81
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-2% Synergy $0.76
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.54
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-3% Synergy $0.25
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $1.84
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.28
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy $3.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+15% Synergy $0.33
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+8% Synergy $6.25
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.86

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 $0.41
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+9% Synergy $0.37
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+9% Synergy $1.64
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+9% Synergy $3.17
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+8% Synergy $3.35
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+8% Synergy $13.05
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.25
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.71
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $1.13
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+3% Synergy $0.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.58
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $6.99
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $1.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.99
Curiosity Curiosity
-17% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+21% Synergy $0.22
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $8.26

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+11% Synergy $0.43
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+9% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $6.69
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+7% Synergy $1.30
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.19
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.14
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.07
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $1.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.38
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.09
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $5.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $3.63
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.85
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.27

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+11% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.08
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+8% Synergy $0.35
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.28
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 $2.18
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.00
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.11
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.13
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.65
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.12
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.11
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+2% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+2% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.09
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.15
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-2% Synergy $0.25
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $2.47
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.62
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-6% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $4.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.13
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-7% Synergy $17.93
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.19
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.51
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.46
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-9% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-10% Synergy $3.88
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-11% Synergy $12.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $25.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-19% Synergy $16.93
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $10.91

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