Zaffai and the Tempests (Commander) - Core

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
Doom's Time Platform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molecule Man
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stark Industries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Apex of Power
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Rapturous Moment
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Volcanic Vision
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Seize the Spoils
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Charm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Big Score
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Traumatic Critique
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Blazing Firesinger
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Harmonized Trio
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Tackle Artist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Elemental Mascot
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Stadium Tidalmage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pensive Professor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Muse Seeker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deluge Virtuoso
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Campus Composer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Geode Golem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Tolarian Terror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Biblioplex Tomekeeper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chase Inspiration
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Essence Scatter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Magma Opus
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Return the Favor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Homesickness
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Bulk Up
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Brush Off
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Burst Lightning
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Explosive Welcome
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deduce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spell Swindle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Divergent Equation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Creative Outburst
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Telling Time
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Aetherspouts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Turnabout
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Sorceries
Visionary's Dance
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Dance with Calamity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Brass's Bounty
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Time Stretch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Insurrection
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Clone Legion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Flow State
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Sleight of Hand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blatant Thievery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Performance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Artistic Process
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Steal the Show
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Splatter Technique
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Furygale Flocking
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Surge to Victory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Endeavor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Call the Skybreaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tome Blast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Epic Experiment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Enter the Infinite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bribery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Experimental Overload
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Diary of Dreams
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sunbird's Invocation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Resonating Lute
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Lotus
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Worn Powerstone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Potioner's Trove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Spectacle Summit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
TCRI Building
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Gateway Plaza
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Airship Engine Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Peak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy