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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvisation Capstone
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Resonating Lute
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Scorched Geyser
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Turbulent Springs
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mnemonic Deluge
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Time Stretch
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Expropriate
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Nexus of Fate
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Displacer Kitten
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Enter the Infinite
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Apex of Power
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Mizzix's Mastery
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Solve the Equation
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Seething Song
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Mana Geyser
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Dance with Calamity
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
________ Goblin
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Courser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Muse Seeker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Generator Servant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Spectacle Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thundertrap Trainer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Capricious Hellraiser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Academy Manufactor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Punk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Big Score
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Flashback
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Mental Misstep
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Desperate Ritual
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Blur
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Essence Flux
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Reiterate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Siren's Ruse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Displace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Brainsurge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Stock Up
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Insurrection
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Time Warp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Part the Waterveil
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Spoils
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Strike It Rich
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Abstract Performance
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Splatter Technique
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Trespass
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Walk the Aeons
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Echo of Eons
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Splash Portal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Spelltwine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Brass's Bounty
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Geosurge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Surge to Victory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Endeavor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Worldfire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Desire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Creative Technique
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Recurring Insight
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Time Spiral
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Flash Photography
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rapturous Moment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-30%synergy
Polymorph
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Mana Flare
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
One with the Multiverse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Riches
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Mistrise Village
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
30%synergy
City of Traitors
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sandstone Needle
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Skyline Cascade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Volcano
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Island
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Falls
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Islet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Volcanic Island
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Coastal Peak
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-32%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Vivid Crag
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Spectacle Summit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy