Rootha, Mastering the Moment (Commander) - Optimized

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
Turbulent Springs
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Scorched Geyser
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Resonating Lute
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Surge to Victory
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Dig Through Time
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Mana Geyser
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Full Throttle
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Magma Opus
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Archmage Emeritus
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Big Score
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Cruise
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Expressive Iteration
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Rionya, Fire Dancer
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Prismari Pianist
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Magnus the Red
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Renegade Bull
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
The Scarlet Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brazen Borrower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Champion of the Path
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Muse Seeker
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Prismari Command
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Reality Shift
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Resculpt
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Prismari Charm
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Ashling's Command
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Perplexing Test
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Reiterate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Brush Off
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Snap
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rousing Refrain
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Furygale Flocking
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Rite of Replication
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Abstract Performance
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
43%synergy
World at War
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Dance with Calamity
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Aether Gale
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Creative Technique
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Twinflame
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Deep Analysis
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Stock Up
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Replication Technique
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Rapturous Moment
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Splatter Technique
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Ember Island Production
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Trespass
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Season of Weaving
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Fury of the Horde
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Mastery
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Throes of Chaos
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Volcanic Vision
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Expropriate
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Visionary's Dance
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Time Warp
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Determined Iteration
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Breath of Fury
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Shark Typhoon
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Restless Spire
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Mirror
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Fabled Passage
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Ferrous Lake
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Peak
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Oracles
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Molten Tributary
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Study Hall
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Spectacle Summit
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Campus
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy