Rootha, Mastering the Moment (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Extract Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Loki's Scepter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Scarlet Witch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Surge to Victory
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Full Throttle
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Magma Opus
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Determined Iteration
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Furygale Flocking
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Dig Through Time
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Mana Geyser
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Treasure Cruise
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Big Score
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Rousing Refrain
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Prismari Command
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Manaform Hellkite
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Prismari Pianist
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Magnus the Red
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Renegade Bull
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Champion of the Path
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Brazen Borrower
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Resculpt
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Charm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Ashling's Command
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Traumatic Critique
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-34%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Submerge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Creative Outburst
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-26%synergy
Opt
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-29%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Mirrorform
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Aether Gale
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
51%synergy
World at War
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Abstract Performance
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Replication Technique
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Season of Weaving
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Rite of Replication
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Stock Up
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Ember Island Production
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Dance with Calamity
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Fury of the Horde
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Twinflame
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Creative Technique
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Rapturous Moment
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Vision
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Splatter Technique
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Deep Analysis
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Insurrection
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Trespass
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Bribery
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Throes of Chaos
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Baral's Expertise
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Call the Skybreaker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Explosive Singularity
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Spelltwine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Breath of Fury
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Return the Past
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Resonating Lute
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Cursed Mirror
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Island
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Turbulent Springs
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Shivan Reef
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Scorched Geyser
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Thundering Falls
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Coastal Peak
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Ferrous Lake
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Volcanic Island
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Oracles
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Spectacle Summit
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Study Hall
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy