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
59%inclusion282 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
49%inclusion233 decks474 decks
40%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
47%inclusion224 decks474 decks
42%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
47%inclusion224 decks474 decks
39%synergy
Rapturous Moment
44%inclusion208 decks474 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Stretch
44%inclusion207 decks474 decks
41%synergy
Apex of Power
43%inclusion202 decks474 decks
39%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
42%inclusion198 decks474 decks
39%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
43%inclusion202 decks474 decks
39%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
39%inclusion187 decks474 decks
35%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
41%inclusion195 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Nexus of Fate
36%inclusion170 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Expropriate
35%inclusion166 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
36%inclusion172 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Enter the Infinite
34%inclusion160 decks474 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion237 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion226 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion213 decks474 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
45%inclusion212 decks474 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
43%inclusion203 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion203 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion180 decks474 decks
25%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
38%inclusion179 decks474 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion177 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
36%inclusion171 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion186 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion129 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion129 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion115 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion90 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion89 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion87 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion71 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Blazing Firesinger
35%inclusion159 decks451 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion158 decks474 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion151 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion147 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
31%inclusion139 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
29%inclusion136 decks474 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion128 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
27%inclusion128 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
25%inclusion117 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
23%inclusion110 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion103 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion96 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Pianist
18%inclusion83 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion77 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
16%inclusion75 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Muse Seeker
15%inclusion72 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion71 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
15%inclusion70 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
14%inclusion65 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion68 decks474 decks
-12%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
14%inclusion68 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Tackle Artist
13%inclusion59 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
13%inclusion62 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion60 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
12%inclusion57 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
8%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
12%inclusion52 decks451 decks
10%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion54 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Mascot
11%inclusion51 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
10%inclusion46 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.3%inclusion44 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
9.3%inclusion44 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
8.2%inclusion37 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.8%inclusion37 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Pensive Professor
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
35%inclusion167 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
32%inclusion154 decks474 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Charm
31%inclusion145 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion143 decks474 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion135 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion134 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion131 decks474 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion128 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion126 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
26%inclusion125 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion117 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion113 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
24%inclusion112 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Magma Opus
23%inclusion109 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion103 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion102 decks474 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion102 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Traumatic Critique
20%inclusion93 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion86 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion78 decks474 decks
-18%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
16%inclusion75 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion68 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion67 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
13%inclusion58 decks451 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion57 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion57 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion53 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion53 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion53 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Divergent Equation
11%inclusion49 decks459 decks
9%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
10%inclusion47 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Stress Dream
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Homesickness
9.4%inclusion43 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Chase Inspiration
9.4%inclusion42 decks449 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Brush Off
9.0%inclusion41 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Essence Flux
8.6%inclusion41 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.4%inclusion40 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Burst Lightning
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
36%inclusion169 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion167 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion164 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Stock Up
32%inclusion150 decks474 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion150 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion123 decks474 decks
-11%synergy
Splatter Technique
24%inclusion112 decks474 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
23%inclusion111 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Spoils
23%inclusion108 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion101 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion96 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion97 decks474 decks
-13%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion93 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Vision
19%inclusion91 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
18%inclusion85 decks463 decks
14%synergy
Brass's Bounty
18%inclusion85 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
18%inclusion83 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
17%inclusion82 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion80 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
-9%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion71 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion71 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Visionary's Dance
15%inclusion66 decks451 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion68 decks474 decks
-18%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion62 decks474 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion62 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion61 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion61 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Clone Legion
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Blatant Thievery
12%inclusion56 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Furygale Flocking
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion54 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
11%inclusion51 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Performance
11%inclusion51 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Creative Technique
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Artistic Process
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion48 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.4%inclusion40 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Part the Waterveil
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.8%inclusion37 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Procrastinate
7.8%inclusion37 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
7.4%inclusion35 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
24%inclusion115 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion109 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion88 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion70 decks474 decks
-14%synergy
Diary of Dreams
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion29 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.9%inclusion28 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
30%inclusion144 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion92 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion70 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion58 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Omniscience
9.3%inclusion44 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion227 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion179 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion136 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion95 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion60 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Restless Spire
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion32 decks474 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
6.3%inclusion30 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion399 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion392 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion280 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion242 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion161 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
32%inclusion145 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion150 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion134 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion103 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion69 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion62 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion54 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion53 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion49 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion46 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion43 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Potioner's Trove
8.9%inclusion40 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.2%inclusion39 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion29 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion458 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion457 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion384 decks474 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion279 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion270 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion265 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion264 decks474 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion212 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion205 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion185 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion181 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion163 decks474 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion150 decks474 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion146 decks474 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion139 decks474 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion129 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion128 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Scorched Geyser
25%inclusion119 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
25%inclusion117 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion114 decks474 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion112 decks474 decks
-13%synergy
Spectacle Summit
23%inclusion111 decks474 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion106 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion104 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion102 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion98 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion75 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion73 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion71 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion70 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion67 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion66 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion66 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion64 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion63 decks474 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion59 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion54 decks474 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion51 decks474 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion50 decks474 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion47 decks474 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.0%inclusion38 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.2%inclusion34 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion33 decks474 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion28 decks474 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion28 decks474 decks
1%synergy