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Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Price tag $0.28

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

#907 Current Rank
#770 Last Week
#779 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.

Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+2% Synergy $0.14
Flow State Flow State
+2% Synergy $4.74
Flashback Flashback
-4% Synergy $4.78
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-7% Synergy $0.27
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-9% Synergy $4.74

High Synergy Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+50% Synergy $0.31
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+44% Synergy $0.26
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+43% Synergy $0.67
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+42% Synergy $0.68
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+38% Synergy $0.42
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+36% Synergy $0.31
Expedite Expedite
+36% Synergy $0.65
Opt Opt
+35% Synergy $0.21
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+35% Synergy $1.60
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Consider Consider
+30% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+26% Synergy $0.23
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+23% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+15% Synergy $0.45
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+13% Synergy $1.27
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.37
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.80
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $17.03
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $41.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $56.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+34% Synergy $0.73
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+28% Synergy $0.27
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+27% Synergy $3.21
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+26% Synergy $0.24
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+26% Synergy $0.36
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+25% Synergy $0.63
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+20% Synergy $0.16
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+20% Synergy $0.15
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+19% Synergy $1.11
Khenra Spellspear Gitaxian Spellstalker Khenra Spellspear
+17% Synergy $0.20
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+17% Synergy $0.10
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+17% Synergy $0.19
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+15% Synergy $1.63
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+15% Synergy $0.63
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+15% Synergy $0.39
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+15% Synergy $0.25
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.20
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+12% Synergy $2.75
Umara Mystic Umara Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.06
Elementalist Adept Elementalist Adept
+12% Synergy $0.06
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.30
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+11% Synergy $0.53
Slickshot Show-Off Slickshot Show-Off
+11% Synergy $5.52
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+11% Synergy $0.16
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+10% Synergy $0.43
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+9% Synergy $1.83
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.30
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+8% Synergy $0.30
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+8% Synergy $1.61
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+8% Synergy $0.14
Heartfire Immolator Heartfire Immolator
+8% Synergy $0.14
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.09
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+7% Synergy $0.12
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+7% Synergy $33.65
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.23
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+7% Synergy $0.12
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+6% Synergy $1.22
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+6% Synergy $0.38
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $2.16
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+5% Synergy $0.25
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+3% Synergy $0.84
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.21
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.98
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+3% Synergy $3.29
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+2% Synergy $1.17
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
0% Synergy $0.37
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $4.62
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $29.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-13% Synergy $7.10

Instants

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

Abrade Abrade
+25% Synergy $0.35
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+24% Synergy $0.34
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+22% Synergy $0.26
Twinferno Twinferno
+22% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+17% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+17% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+16% Synergy $2.89
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.64
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+15% Synergy $3.72
Shore Up Shore Up
+15% Synergy $0.21
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+15% Synergy $1.58
Impulse Impulse
+14% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+14% Synergy $0.20
Resculpt Resculpt
+13% Synergy $0.36
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+13% Synergy $0.30
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+13% Synergy $0.03
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.20
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $0.54
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+11% Synergy $3.37
Leap Leap
+11% Synergy $0.90
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+11% Synergy $0.21
Think Twice Think Twice
+10% Synergy $0.19
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+10% Synergy $0.18
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+10% Synergy $0.68
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.32
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.34
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.41
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.09
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+7% Synergy $0.27
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.26
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+6% Synergy $0.22
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+6% Synergy $2.18
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.16
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $3.40
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.50
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.46
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.37
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.71
Prismari Command Prismari Command
0% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.41
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.91
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.63
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $12.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.43
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $5.64
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.05

Sorceries

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

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+28% Synergy $0.27
Winged Words Winged Words
+28% Synergy $0.34
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+21% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+20% Synergy $0.35
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+19% Synergy $1.14
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.18
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+19% Synergy $0.18
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+18% Synergy $0.14
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+18% Synergy $0.20
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+16% Synergy $0.28
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+15% Synergy $0.23
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+14% Synergy $0.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+13% Synergy $0.26
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+13% Synergy $0.35
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+13% Synergy $0.22
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+12% Synergy $2.80
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+11% Synergy $0.16
Teleportal Teleportal
+10% Synergy $0.14
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+9% Synergy $3.76
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+9% Synergy $0.35
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.24
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+7% Synergy $0.19
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+6% Synergy $0.27
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+6% Synergy $0.04
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.78
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.13
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+5% Synergy $0.22
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.22
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+4% Synergy $1.73
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.39
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+4% Synergy $0.13
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.31
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+4% Synergy $1.52
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+3% Synergy $6.74
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+3% Synergy $2.21
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.50
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.21
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+1% Synergy $4.40
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+1% Synergy $0.26
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $3.17
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $1.52
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-4% Synergy $0.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.22
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $3.49
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.38
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.79
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+13% Synergy $0.36
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+8% Synergy $4.81
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.70

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 $0.50
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+9% Synergy $0.50
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+9% Synergy $2.58
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+8% Synergy $6.29
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+7% Synergy $2.76
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+7% Synergy $2.72
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.57
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.58
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+2% Synergy $2.71
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
0% Synergy $6.72
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $3.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.56
Curiosity Curiosity
-17% Synergy $1.04

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+20% Synergy $0.34
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $14.62

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.45
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.28
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.80
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+5% Synergy $0.33
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+4% Synergy $0.39
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.29
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.28
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-1% Synergy $1.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.30
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $7.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $28.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-1% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-15% Synergy $1.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+12% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.41
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+7% Synergy $1.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.78
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.28
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.21
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+3% Synergy $0.29
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+3% Synergy $0.15
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.91
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.28
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.38
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.32
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-1% Synergy $4.71
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-2% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.09
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.03
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-5% Synergy $5.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $5.64
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-7% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.44
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $21.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.26
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $0.46
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-10% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-11% Synergy $0.34
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $1.27
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-11% Synergy $15.86
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $35.36
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-20% Synergy $10.78
Training Center Training Center
-20% Synergy $13.96

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