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
Abstract Performance
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Prismari Charm
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Furygale Flocking
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Volcanic Salvo
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
90%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Surge to Victory
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Replication Technique
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Aether Gale
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Magma Opus
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Treasure Cruise
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Prismari Pianist
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Stormcatch Mentor
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Expressive Iteration
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Reality Shift
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Dig Through Time
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Prismari Command
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Big Score
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Mana Geyser
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Abrade
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Renegade Bull
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brazen Borrower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Muse Seeker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rubble Rouser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pensive Professor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ember-Eye Wolf
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bane of Bala Ged
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Makindi Sliderunner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Predator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Resculpt
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Arcane Denial
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ashling's Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Into the Story
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Perplexing Test
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Muse's Encouragement
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Quick Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Brute Strength
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reenact the Crime
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Divergent Transformations
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Disperse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sweep Away
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Replication
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Deep Analysis
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Twinflame
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Rousing Refrain
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Creative Technique
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Dance with Calamity
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Chain Reaction
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Throes of Chaos
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Rapturous Moment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Splatter Technique
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Full Throttle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Artistic Process
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Visionary's Dance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Brass's Bounty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ember Island Production
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Diary of Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Determined Iteration
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Goblin War Paint
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Restless Spire
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Temple of the False God
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Cursed Mirror
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Resonating Lute
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Potioner's Trove
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Shivan Reef
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sulfur Falls
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ferrous Lake
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Molten Tributary
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Prismari Campus
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Hall of Oracles
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Scorched Geyser
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Turbulent Springs
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Fabled Passage
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Spectacle Summit
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Coastal Peak
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Study Hall
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy