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
60%inclusion244 decks410 decks
34%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
50%inclusion204 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
47%inclusion191 decks410 decks
38%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
45%inclusion185 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Rapturous Moment
43%inclusion175 decks410 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Stretch
44%inclusion182 decks410 decks
42%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
43%inclusion177 decks410 decks
41%synergy
Apex of Power
43%inclusion178 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
43%inclusion178 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Nexus of Fate
38%inclusion155 decks410 decks
36%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
40%inclusion163 decks410 decks
35%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
42%inclusion173 decks410 decks
35%synergy
Expropriate
37%inclusion150 decks410 decks
34%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
38%inclusion155 decks410 decks
34%synergy
Enter the Infinite
35%inclusion142 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion205 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
47%inclusion192 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion190 decks410 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
46%inclusion189 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion177 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
43%inclusion175 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
40%inclusion163 decks410 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion161 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
39%inclusion161 decks410 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion148 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion165 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion119 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion113 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion106 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion82 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion81 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion81 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion66 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion57 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
34%inclusion141 decks410 decks
31%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
33%inclusion126 decks387 decks
25%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
31%inclusion121 decks387 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
31%inclusion128 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion127 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion122 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
28%inclusion114 decks410 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion114 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
26%inclusion106 decks410 decks
22%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
22%inclusion92 decks410 decks
19%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion82 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion67 decks399 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
16%inclusion67 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Pianist
16%inclusion67 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion63 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Muse Seeker
15%inclusion62 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion61 decks410 decks
-12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Tackle Artist
14%inclusion54 decks387 decks
13%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
14%inclusion56 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
13%inclusion55 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion54 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
13%inclusion49 decks387 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion50 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
12%inclusion45 decks387 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
6%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Mascot
11%inclusion45 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
10%inclusion39 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion39 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
10%inclusion39 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
8.5%inclusion35 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
8.0%inclusion31 decks387 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
7.9%inclusion32 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion137 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Prismari Charm
30%inclusion125 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion122 decks410 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion122 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion120 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion115 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion111 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion110 decks410 decks
-14%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion104 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion103 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion99 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
23%inclusion96 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion95 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Magma Opus
22%inclusion91 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion89 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion84 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Traumatic Critique
20%inclusion84 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion83 decks410 decks
-12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion80 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion77 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion67 decks410 decks
-19%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion57 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion56 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion55 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion55 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion54 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
12%inclusion48 decks387 decks
9%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion50 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
11%inclusion42 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Homesickness
10%inclusion39 decks394 decks
9%synergy
Divergent Equation
10%inclusion39 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Chase Inspiration
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
10%inclusion39 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Brush Off
9.4%inclusion37 decks394 decks
8%synergy
Stress Dream
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Burst Lightning
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.5%inclusion35 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Reiterate
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
36%inclusion147 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Expressive Iteration
35%inclusion145 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion144 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion143 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion131 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Stock Up
32%inclusion130 decks410 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion103 decks410 decks
-12%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
25%inclusion101 decks410 decks
24%synergy
Splatter Technique
23%inclusion95 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion88 decks410 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion83 decks399 decks
9%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion83 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion82 decks410 decks
-14%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
19%inclusion76 decks399 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
18%inclusion73 decks410 decks
16%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
18%inclusion73 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion71 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion69 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Vision
17%inclusion68 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion65 decks410 decks
-10%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion63 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
-18%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion59 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Visionary's Dance
14%inclusion54 decks387 decks
12%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion54 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
12%inclusion51 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
12%inclusion51 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Furygale Flocking
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Creative Technique
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Performance
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
10%inclusion43 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Artistic Process
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Part the Waterveil
8.5%inclusion35 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Procrastinate
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
7.6%inclusion31 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Impractical Joke
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
24%inclusion98 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion93 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion77 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion61 decks410 decks
-13%synergy
Diary of Dreams
13%inclusion55 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
30%inclusion123 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion83 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion50 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion43 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion43 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion39 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.6%inclusion31 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion197 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion155 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion122 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion84 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
12%inclusion51 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
10%inclusion43 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion350 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion341 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion244 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion208 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion139 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion133 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
31%inclusion119 decks387 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion112 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion85 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion64 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion57 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion49 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion49 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Potioner's Trove
10%inclusion37 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion396 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion394 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion331 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion239 decks410 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion238 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion229 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
54%inclusion220 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion184 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion177 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion164 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion157 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion141 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion131 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion124 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion121 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion114 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion113 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion105 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Springs
26%inclusion105 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
25%inclusion102 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion96 decks410 decks
-13%synergy
Spectacle Summit
23%inclusion96 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion94 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion87 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion77 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion67 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion63 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion63 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion61 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion59 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion59 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion58 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion56 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion55 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion54 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion45 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
-1%synergy