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Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Price tag $0.27

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

#936 Current Rank
#1016 Last Week
#783 Past 2 Years

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.

Flow State Flow State
+3% Synergy $2.55
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+3% Synergy $0.28
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-2% Synergy $0.35
Flashback Flashback
-3% Synergy $5.53
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-9% Synergy $1.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+49% Synergy $0.31
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+43% Synergy $0.36
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+42% Synergy $0.34
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+41% Synergy $1.36
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+37% Synergy $0.84
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+35% Synergy $0.36
Opt Opt
+35% Synergy $0.28
Expedite Expedite
+35% Synergy $1.38
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+34% Synergy $2.03
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+34% Synergy $0.72

Top Cards

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

Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+33% Synergy $0.29
Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+25% Synergy $0.30
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+22% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
+21% Synergy $0.50
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+14% Synergy $1.11
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.73
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+12% Synergy $1.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $42.79
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $58.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+28% Synergy $0.26
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+26% Synergy $0.32
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+26% Synergy $0.27
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+26% Synergy $3.00
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+24% Synergy $0.61
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+20% Synergy $0.21
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+19% Synergy $0.13
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+18% Synergy $1.13
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+17% Synergy $0.13
Khenra Spellspear Gitaxian Spellstalker Khenra Spellspear
+16% Synergy $0.29
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+16% Synergy $0.19
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+15% Synergy $0.32
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+14% Synergy $0.28
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+14% Synergy $1.83
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.37
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.24
Umara Mystic Umara Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.10
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+12% Synergy $3.59
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+11% Synergy $0.08
Slickshot Show-Off Slickshot Show-Off
+11% Synergy $6.11
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $0.66
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+11% Synergy $0.50
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+10% Synergy $0.22
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+10% Synergy $0.48
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.28
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+8% Synergy $2.95
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.30
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Heartfire Immolator Heartfire Immolator
+7% Synergy $0.21
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+7% Synergy $0.09
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+7% Synergy $2.00
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+7% Synergy $0.19
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+6% Synergy $0.29
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+6% Synergy $0.21
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+6% Synergy $43.01
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+6% Synergy $1.81
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+4% Synergy $2.64
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+4% Synergy $0.22
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+4% Synergy $0.36
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+3% Synergy $2.10
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+3% Synergy $0.93
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+3% Synergy $3.90
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.31
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+2% Synergy $3.31
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+1% Synergy $0.76
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+0% Synergy $0.36
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $5.92
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $35.00
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-13% Synergy $6.97

Instants

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

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+23% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
+23% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+22% Synergy $0.31
Twinferno Twinferno
+21% Synergy $0.42
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+16% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+16% Synergy $0.20
Shore Up Shore Up
+15% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+15% Synergy $0.88
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.42
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+15% Synergy $3.87
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+14% Synergy $2.04
Impulse Impulse
+14% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+13% Synergy $0.28
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+12% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.22
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+12% Synergy $0.29
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $0.19
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+11% Synergy $1.51
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+11% Synergy $0.23
Think Twice Think Twice
+10% Synergy $0.13
Leap Leap
+10% Synergy $1.77
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+10% Synergy $3.01
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+9% Synergy $0.32
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+9% Synergy $0.22
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.29
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.13
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.38
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $4.13
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.06
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.20
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+6% Synergy $0.20
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+6% Synergy $3.98
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.12
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.49
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.52
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $1.05
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+0% Synergy $1.71
Aetherize Aetherize
+0% Synergy $0.38
Prismari Command Prismari Command
0% Synergy $0.29
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $13.10
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.03
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.96

Sorceries

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

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+27% Synergy $0.30
Winged Words Winged Words
+27% Synergy $0.38
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+20% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+19% Synergy $0.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+19% Synergy $1.41
Crash Through Crash Through
+18% Synergy $0.15
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+18% Synergy $0.21
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+18% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+17% Synergy $0.12
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.53
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+14% Synergy $0.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+13% Synergy $0.25
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+13% Synergy $0.25
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+12% Synergy $0.34
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+12% Synergy $0.30
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+11% Synergy $3.09
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+10% Synergy $0.14
Teleportal Teleportal
+9% Synergy $0.13
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+8% Synergy $0.36
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $5.97
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.26
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+7% Synergy $0.28
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.14
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+6% Synergy $0.14
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.26
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+5% Synergy $0.31
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+4% Synergy $0.24
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.19
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+4% Synergy $1.78
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.00
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.32
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+3% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $1.69
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.49
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+2% Synergy $8.09
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.20
Boltwave Boltwave
+1% Synergy $2.63
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+1% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+0% Synergy $0.27
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+0% Synergy $4.57
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+0% Synergy $3.65
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $2.88
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-4% Synergy $0.32
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
-4% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.18
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $3.71
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $1.55
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.94
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+12% Synergy $0.40
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+8% Synergy $5.20
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+4% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.39

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
+8% Synergy $0.40
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+8% Synergy $3.04
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+7% Synergy $6.47
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+7% Synergy $2.76
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+6% Synergy $3.18
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+4% Synergy $1.63
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $1.35
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+2% Synergy $2.39
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+0% Synergy $7.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+0% Synergy $1.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $12.12
Curiosity Curiosity
-15% Synergy $1.30

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+20% Synergy $0.33
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $16.54

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+9% Synergy $0.43
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.88
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+4% Synergy $0.22
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.92
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+4% Synergy $0.76
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.26
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-1% Synergy $2.12
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.36
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $9.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $30.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.39
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
0% Synergy $0.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.19
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-16% Synergy $2.99
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+12% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.38
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+6% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.00
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.21
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.13
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+3% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.31
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+2% Synergy $0.23
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+2% Synergy $0.28
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+2% Synergy $0.23
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.85
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+0% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+0% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+0% Synergy $0.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $5.80
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-2% Synergy $0.33
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.25
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
-2% Synergy $0.14
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.30
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-4% Synergy $6.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-6% Synergy $0.34
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-7% Synergy $20.18
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.21
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-9% Synergy
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.40
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-11% Synergy $16.42
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $1.87
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-11% Synergy $2.58
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-14% Synergy $36.78
Training Center Training Center
-19% Synergy $15.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-19% Synergy $12.86

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