Zaffai and the Tempests (Commander) - Budget

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
Stark Industries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Vision of Love
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Hawkeye, Young Avenger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stature, Size Shifter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Avengers Disassembled
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rapturous Moment
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Essence Scatter
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Visionary's Dance
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Elemental Mascot
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Tackle Artist
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Prismari Charm
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Abstract Paintmage
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Quick Study
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Seize the Spoils
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Abrade
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Stress Dream
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Flow State
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Diary of Dreams
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Deluge Virtuoso
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Spellbook Seeker
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Stadium Tidalmage
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Harmonized Trio
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Muse Seeker
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Landscape Painter
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Encouraging Aviator
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Tester of the Tangential
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Campus Composer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Textbook Tabulator
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Pensive Professor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Orysa, Tide Choreographer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rearing Embermare
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rubble Rouser
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Biblioplex Tomekeeper
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Strife Scholar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Garrison Excavator
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Enigma Drake
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Matterbending Mage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Vibrant Outburst
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Traumatic Critique
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Spell Pierce
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Unsubtle Mockery
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Deduce
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Divergent Equation
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Homesickness
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Heated Argument
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Brush Off
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Muse's Encouragement
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Chase Inspiration
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Flashback
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bulk Up
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Burst Lightning
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Monstrous Rage
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Magma Opus
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Fractalize
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Run Behind
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-38%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-30%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Think Twice
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ashling's Command
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Teach by Example
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-33%synergy
Consider
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Shift
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Flames
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Creative Outburst
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ionize
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Syncopate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Artistic Process
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Splatter Technique
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Sleight of Hand
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Steal the Show
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Impractical Joke
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Procrastinate
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Duel Tactics
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Finale of Revelation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Apex of Power
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Vision
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Tome Blast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Summoning
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Furygale Flocking
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Into the Void
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Dance with Calamity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Agate Assault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Hunted by The Family
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Call the Skybreaker
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Temur
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Time Stretch
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Together as One
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Brilliance Unleashed
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Explosion of Riches
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Strixhaven Skycoach
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Rewrite History
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Living History
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Skycoach Waypoint
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Restless Spire
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-35%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Cataract
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-35%synergy
Potioner's Trove
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Resonating Lute
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-38%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-30%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Spectacle Summit
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-32%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-42%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-41%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
TCRI Building
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Study Hall
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-30%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Peak
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Airship Engine Room
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy