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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Multiversal Recruitment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rewrite History
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Death to Our Enemies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stingcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enter the Infinite
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
89%synergy
Expropriate
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Nexus of Fate
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Time Stretch
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Displacer Kitten
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Seething Song
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Solve the Equation
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Gamble
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Mental Misstep
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Flusterstorm
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Desperate Ritual
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
58%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Chrome Mox
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
81%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Grim Monolith
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Underworld Breach
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
3%synergy
________ Goblin
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Generator Servant
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Courser
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Muse Seeker
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Brain Freeze
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Pact of Negation
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Snap
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Misdirection
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Essence Flux
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Commandeer
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Flashback
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Duplication
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-28%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Invoke Calamity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-42%synergy
High Tide
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-33%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Gut Shot
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Planar Incision
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Blur
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Rite of Flame
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Apex of Power
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Personal Tutor
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Timetwister
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Strike It Rich
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Temporal Mastery
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Merchant Scroll
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Time Warp
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Temporal Trespass
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Time Spiral
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Dance with Calamity
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Geosurge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Bonus Round
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Walk the Aeons
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dragonstorm
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Rapturous Moment
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Part the Waterveil
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-28%synergy
Mind's Desire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Creative Technique
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Flash Photography
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Performance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Splatter Technique
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Ruby Medallion
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Defense Grid
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
47%synergy
City of Traitors
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Crystal Vein
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Sandstone Needle
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-37%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-27%synergy
Basalt Monolith
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Island
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
62%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Fiery Islet
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Thundering Falls
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Cavern of Souls
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-40%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-31%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-32%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy