Zaffai and the Tempests (Commander) - Optimized

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
Improvisation Capstone
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Resonating Lute
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Flashback
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Stretch
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Nexus of Fate
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Displacer Kitten
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Expropriate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Apex of Power
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Solve the Equation
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Seething Song
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Enter the Infinite
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Mana Geyser
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Mystical Tutor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Hellkite Courser
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Spider-Punk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
________ Goblin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Generator Servant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Biblioplex Tomekeeper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Pianist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Muse Seeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Dig Through Time
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Return the Favor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Magma Opus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Misdirection
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Blur
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Siren's Ruse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Invoke Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Complete the Circuit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wash Away
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Stock Up
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Temporal Mastery
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Dance with Calamity
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Time Warp
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Insurrection
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Splatter Technique
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Rapturous Moment
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Spoils
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Temporal Trespass
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Worldfire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Creative Technique
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Strike It Rich
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Personal Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Abstract Performance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Part the Waterveil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Surge to Victory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flow State
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Endeavor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Savor the Moment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Walk the Aeons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Splash Portal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spelltwine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Double Vision
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sandstone Needle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Thundering Falls
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Turbulent Springs
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Islet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Scorched Geyser
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Coastal Peak
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy