The Dawning Archaic (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Diary of Dreams
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Together as One
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Transcendent Archaic
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sundering Archaic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Rancorous Archaic
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mascot Exhibition
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
99%synergy
Zuko's Exile
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Energybending
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Aang's Journey
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Skittering Invasion
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Environmental Sciences
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Spatial Contortion
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
All Is Dust
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Desecrate Reality
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Kozilek's Command
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Not of This World
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Selective Obliteration
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Warping Wail
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Wandering Archaic
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Glaring Fleshraker
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Skittering Cicada
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
18%synergy
It That Heralds the End
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Palladium Myr
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Endbringer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Millikin
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
The Warring Triad
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Spawnbed Protector
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Geode Golem
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Kozilek's Channeler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Blight Herder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
It That Betrays
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Junk Diver
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Scrap Trawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Flayer of Loyalties
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Workshop Assistant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Biblioplex Assistant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deathless Behemoth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Masticore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Devourer of Destiny
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Desolation Twin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Scour from Existence
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Titan's Presence
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sorceries
Calamity of the Titans
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Expanded Anatomy
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Forsaken Monument
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Glamdring
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Mirari
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Primal Amulet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Codex Shredder
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Eye
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Spellbinder
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Geometric Nexus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Wand
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Leyline Dowser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Collector's Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Brain in a Jar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sentinel Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx-Bone Wand
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
River Song's Diary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Currency Converter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Idol of False Gods
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Memory Jar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sands of Delirium
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Tower
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Mine
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
33%synergy
War Room
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Vesuva
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Factory
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Fountainport
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Arid Archway
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arch of Orazca
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Mirrorpool
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Guildless Commons
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Ugin
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Crystal Vein
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Echoing Deeps
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Nephalia Academy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Drownyard Temple
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rishadan Port
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The Biblioplex
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Hedron Archive
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Worn Powerstone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Spell Satchel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Potioner's Trove
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ebony Fly
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Idol
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Wastes
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Conduit Pylons
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Oracles
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Planar Nexus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Grotto
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Hidden Grotto
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrex
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
The Grey Havens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Study Hall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy