Rootha, Mastering the Moment (Commander) - Budget Core

Benjamin Levin
Apr 28, 2026
How Fun Are the Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders?
Our resident fun expert is here to break down the commanders in Secrets of Strixhaven to see where they land on the fun scale.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Furygale Flocking
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Scorched Geyser
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Prismari Charm
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
61%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Volcanic Salvo
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Surge to Victory
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Aether Gale
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Magma Opus
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
79%synergy
Replication Technique
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Treasure Cruise
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Rite of Replication
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Prismari Pianist
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Dig Through Time
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Abrade
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Big Score
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Prismari Command
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Renegade Bull
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Brazen Borrower
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Pensive Professor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rubble Rouser
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Muse Seeker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ember-Eye Wolf
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Bane of Bala Ged
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Makindi Sliderunner
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Resculpt
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Reality Shift
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Ashling's Command
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Traumatic Critique
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Muse's Encouragement
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Into the Story
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Brush Off
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Homesickness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Axe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Brute Strength
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-45%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-28%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Reenact the Crime
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Divergent Transformations
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Disperse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Sweep Away
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Creative Outburst
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Deep Analysis
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Rousing Refrain
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Mana Geyser
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Abstract Performance
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Creative Technique
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Twinflame
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Chain Reaction
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Dance with Calamity
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Throes of Chaos
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Rapturous Moment
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Full Throttle
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Ember Island Production
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Splatter Technique
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Artistic Process
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Visionary's Dance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Vision
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Procrastinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Visions of Ruin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spelltwine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Self-Reflection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-26%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Echo Storm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Determined Iteration
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Goblin War Paint
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Restless Spire
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Temple of the False God
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Fellwar Stone
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Resonating Lute
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-37%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Potioner's Trove
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sisay's Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Sulfur Falls
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Molten Tributary
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Hall of Oracles
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Prismari Campus
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Spectacle Summit
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Turbulent Springs
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Study Hall
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Coastal Peak
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Fabled Passage
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Highland Lake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy