Zaffai and the Tempests (Commander) - Expensive

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
Improvisation Capstone
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enter the Infinite
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
90%synergy
Nexus of Fate
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Expropriate
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Displacer Kitten
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Time Stretch
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Seething Song
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Solve the Equation
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Gamble
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Flusterstorm
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Rite of Flame
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Mental Misstep
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Desperate Ritual
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
82%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Grim Monolith
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Underworld Breach
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
30%synergy
________ Goblin
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Generator Servant
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Courser
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Muse Seeker
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Brain Freeze
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Pact of Negation
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Misdirection
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Intuition
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Invoke Calamity
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-30%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Gut Shot
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Planar Incision
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-43%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Apex of Power
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Personal Tutor
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Timetwister
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Strike It Rich
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Merchant Scroll
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Temporal Mastery
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Trespass
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Time Spiral
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Geosurge
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Time Warp
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Dance with Calamity
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Bonus Round
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Dragonstorm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Rapturous Moment
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Walk the Aeons
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Creative Technique
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Abstract Performance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Splatter Technique
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Part the Waterveil
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Insurrection
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Strings
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Worldfire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Ruby Medallion
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Defense Grid
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Voltaic Key
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
52%synergy
City of Traitors
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Crystal Vein
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Sandstone Needle
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-42%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
82%synergy
Scalding Tarn
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Training Center
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Island
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Fiery Islet
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
63%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Thundering Falls
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-39%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-33%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-31%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Scorched Geyser
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy