Zaffai and the Tempests (Commander)

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
57%inclusion177 decks311 decks
32%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
50%inclusion155 decks311 decks
41%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
45%inclusion141 decks311 decks
37%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
42%inclusion130 decks311 decks
35%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
41%inclusion129 decks311 decks
37%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Stretch
48%inclusion150 decks311 decks
45%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
46%inclusion142 decks311 decks
43%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
44%inclusion138 decks311 decks
41%synergy
Apex of Power
44%inclusion137 decks311 decks
41%synergy
Nexus of Fate
41%inclusion129 decks311 decks
39%synergy
Expropriate
41%inclusion126 decks311 decks
38%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
41%inclusion126 decks311 decks
36%synergy
Enter the Infinite
37%inclusion115 decks311 decks
36%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
39%inclusion121 decks311 decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
36%inclusion112 decks311 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion149 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion147 decks311 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion139 decks311 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion139 decks311 decks
22%synergy
Big Score
41%inclusion128 decks311 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion126 decks311 decks
-11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
41%inclusion126 decks311 decks
28%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
40%inclusion125 decks311 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion123 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion119 decks311 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion141 decks311 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion97 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion95 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion88 decks311 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion71 decks311 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion66 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion62 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion61 decks311 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion52 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion49 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion102 decks311 decks
21%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
31%inclusion89 decks287 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion96 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion94 decks311 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion92 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
29%inclusion82 decks287 decks
20%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
26%inclusion82 decks311 decks
22%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
26%inclusion80 decks311 decks
25%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
24%inclusion75 decks311 decks
20%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion73 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion58 decks311 decks
-7%synergy
Prismari Pianist
17%inclusion53 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Muse Seeker
17%inclusion52 decks311 decks
14%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
16%inclusion51 decks311 decks
15%synergy
Harmonized Trio
16%inclusion49 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion50 decks311 decks
-11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion47 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion47 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Tackle Artist
15%inclusion43 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
15%inclusion42 decks287 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion44 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion43 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion41 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion41 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion40 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Elemental Mascot
13%inclusion39 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
11%inclusion33 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
11%inclusion35 decks311 decks
10%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11%inclusion34 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
11%inclusion34 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion33 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion33 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
11%inclusion33 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion32 decks311 decks
8%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
10%inclusion32 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
10%inclusion29 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion31 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.7%inclusion27 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
8.4%inclusion24 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.4%inclusion26 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook Seeker
8.0%inclusion23 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
7.7%inclusion24 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.4%inclusion23 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.4%inclusion23 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion22 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.1%inclusion22 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
37%inclusion116 decks311 decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
35%inclusion108 decks311 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion99 decks311 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion94 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion94 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Charm
29%inclusion91 decks311 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
28%inclusion88 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion86 decks311 decks
-14%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion83 decks311 decks
-17%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion78 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion76 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion75 decks311 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion73 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion73 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
23%inclusion70 decks311 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion68 decks311 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion68 decks311 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion68 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Magma Opus
22%inclusion68 decks311 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion61 decks311 decks
10%synergy
Traumatic Critique
19%inclusion60 decks311 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion56 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion51 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion45 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion44 decks311 decks
-21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion44 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion43 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion41 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
13%inclusion37 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion40 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion40 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion39 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion38 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
12%inclusion38 decks311 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion36 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Homesickness
12%inclusion34 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion34 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion33 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
10%inclusion29 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion31 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion31 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Chase Inspiration
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Essence Flux
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Stress Dream
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Divergent Equation
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
-8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Brush Off
8.8%inclusion26 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Rapturous Moment
37%inclusion116 decks311 decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion111 decks311 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion103 decks311 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion101 decks311 decks
-6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
32%inclusion101 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
31%inclusion95 decks311 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
28%inclusion86 decks311 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion75 decks311 decks
-14%synergy
Splatter Technique
23%inclusion70 decks311 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
22%inclusion68 decks311 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion62 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion64 decks311 decks
18%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion61 decks311 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
20%inclusion61 decks311 decks
18%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
19%inclusion57 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
19%inclusion59 decks311 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion57 decks311 decks
-16%synergy
Personal Tutor
18%inclusion56 decks311 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Mastery
18%inclusion55 decks311 decks
16%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
16%inclusion49 decks311 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion48 decks311 decks
-10%synergy
Visionary's Dance
15%inclusion44 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Time Warp
15%inclusion46 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion45 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion44 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Vision
14%inclusion43 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion42 decks311 decks
-19%synergy
Temporal Trespass
14%inclusion42 decks311 decks
12%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion41 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion40 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Blatant Thievery
13%inclusion39 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
12%inclusion38 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Furygale Flocking
12%inclusion37 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
12%inclusion36 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion35 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Performance
11%inclusion34 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
11%inclusion34 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion33 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion32 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Artistic Process
10%inclusion31 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Part the Waterveil
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
-3%synergy
Surge to Victory
9.3%inclusion29 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Walk the Aeons
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.7%inclusion27 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.7%inclusion27 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Procrastinate
8.4%inclusion26 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Impractical Joke
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Creative Technique
8.0%inclusion25 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
26%inclusion80 decks311 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion77 decks311 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion58 decks311 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion45 decks311 decks
-14%synergy
Diary of Dreams
13%inclusion39 decks311 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion27 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.5%inclusion17 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.5%inclusion17 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.1%inclusion16 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion88 decks311 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion69 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion46 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion38 decks311 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion33 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion32 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion31 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
10%inclusion30 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.7%inclusion24 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.7%inclusion24 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.4%inclusion20 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.1%inclusion19 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion17 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.7%inclusion24 decks311 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion150 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion120 decks311 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion101 decks311 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion70 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion41 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
11%inclusion35 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion34 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion34 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
8.0%inclusion25 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion22 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion18 decks311 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.1%inclusion16 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion16 decks311 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion269 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion260 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion194 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion161 decks311 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion111 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion110 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
32%inclusion91 decks287 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion86 decks311 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion62 decks311 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion57 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion43 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion37 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion36 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion36 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion36 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion36 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion32 decks311 decks
-4%synergy
Potioner's Trove
9.1%inclusion26 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion27 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.0%inclusion25 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.4%inclusion20 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.4%inclusion20 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion20 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.1%inclusion19 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion298 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion297 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion246 decks311 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion182 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion179 decks311 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion173 decks311 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion158 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion142 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion136 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion130 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
37%inclusion115 decks311 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion103 decks311 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion99 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
31%inclusion96 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion94 decks311 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion92 decks311 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion89 decks311 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Springs
27%inclusion85 decks311 decks
10%synergy
Scorched Geyser
27%inclusion84 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion80 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion76 decks311 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion69 decks311 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion68 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Spectacle Summit
21%inclusion66 decks311 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion65 decks311 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion54 decks311 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion53 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion52 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion51 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion49 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion49 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion46 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion45 decks311 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion44 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion44 decks311 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion43 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion42 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion41 decks311 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion40 decks311 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion38 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12%inclusion37 decks311 decks
-6%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion35 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion33 decks311 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion31 decks311 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion30 decks311 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion27 decks311 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion22 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion22 decks311 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.8%inclusion21 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion16 decks311 decks
0%synergy