Zaffai, Thunder Conductor (Commander) - Budget Treasure

DougY
Aug 2, 2024
Top 10 Free Spells
There's no free lunch in Commander, unless you're talking about free spells, that is. Doug shows us alternative costs and tricks of the trade when you're short on mana value.
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spectacle Mage
67% of 6 decks +66% synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
67% of 6 decks +66% synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
67% of 6 decks +63% synergy
Epic Experiment
67% of 6 decks +60% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Top Cards
Elemental Masterpiece
67% of 6 decks +66% synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
67% of 6 decks +63% synergy
Epic Experiment
67% of 6 decks +60% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Creatures
Magnus the Red
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Haughty Djinn
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
50% of 4 decks +39% synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50% of 4 decks +33% synergy
Biblioplex Assistant
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Prismari Pledgemage
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Elemental Expressionist
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Myr Convert
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
33% of 6 decks +26% synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33% of 6 decks +18% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Young Pyromancer
33% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Guttersnipe
33% of 6 decks +7% synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33% of 6 decks +2% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33% of 6 decks -4% synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25% of 4 decks +1% synergy
Lavakin Brawler
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Diamond Knight
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Hall Monitor
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Catalyst Elemental
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Waterfall Aerialist
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Teferi's Protege
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Campus Guide
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Library Larcenist
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Oggyar Battle-Seer
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Sparktongue Dragon
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Tazeem Roilmage
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Frost Trickster
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Shivan Dragon
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Torrent Sculptor
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Mnemonic Wall
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Cloudkin Seer
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Omnispell Adept
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Prismari Apprentice
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Stormwing Entity
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Beamsplitter Mage
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Maelstrom Muse
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Rockslide Sorcerer
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Spellgorger Weird
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Instants
Big Score
75% of 4 decks +54% synergy
Complete the Circuit
67% of 3 decks +64% synergy
Creative Outburst
50% of 6 decks +49% synergy
Reinterpret
50% of 6 decks +46% synergy
Unexpected Windfall
50% of 4 decks +37% synergy
Dig Through Time
50% of 6 decks +35% synergy
Prismari Command
50% of 6 decks +35% synergy
Brainstorm
50% of 6 decks +1% synergy
Counterspell
50% of 6 decks -5% synergy
Shatter the Source
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Explosive Welcome
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Practical Research
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Curate
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Magma Opus
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Teach by Example
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Mystic Confluence
33% of 6 decks +28% synergy
Spell Swindle
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Resculpt
33% of 6 decks +22% synergy
Reality Shift
33% of 6 decks +18% synergy
Opt
33% of 6 decks -3% synergy
Invoke Calamity
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Pop Quiz
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Snow Day
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Bury in Books
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Prying Eyes
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Whiplash Trap
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
First Day of Class
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Sure Strike
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Divide by Zero
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Aethersnatch
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Lofty Denial
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Desertion
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Dual Strike
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Goblin Wizardry
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Mindswipe
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Invert // Invent
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Nexus of Fate
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Cancel
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Firemind's Foresight
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Shock
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Aetherspouts
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
High Tide
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Silundi Vision
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Electrodominance
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Spell Pierce
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Comet Storm
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Rewind
17% of 6 decks +8% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
17% of 6 decks +8% synergy
Narset's Reversal
17% of 6 decks +7% synergy
Sorceries
Culmination of Studies
50% of 6 decks +49% synergy
Explosive Singularity
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Inspired Tinkering
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Apex of Power
50% of 6 decks +45% synergy
Brass's Bounty
50% of 6 decks +40% synergy
Treasure Cruise
50% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Mana Geyser
50% of 6 decks +28% synergy
Pigment Storm
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Molten Rebuke
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Volcanic Salvo
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Spelltwine
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Ingenious Mastery
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Muse Vortex
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Hazardous Blast
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Aminatou's Augury
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Volcanic Vision
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Rousing Refrain
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Crackle with Power
33% of 6 decks +26% synergy
Curse of the Swine
33% of 6 decks +26% synergy
Serum Visions
33% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Expressive Iteration
33% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Ponder
33% of 6 decks -6% synergy
Silver Scrutiny
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Arcane Endeavor
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Strike It Rich
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Déjà Vu
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Weight of Memory
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Start from Scratch
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Igneous Inspiration
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Mascot Interception
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Switcheroo
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Elemental Summoning
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Crush of Tentacles
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Pull from the Deep
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Expanded Anatomy
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Mentor's Guidance
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Pore Over the Pages
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Open into Wonder
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Fervent Mastery
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Doublecast
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Strategic Planning
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Multiple Choice
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Devastation Tide
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Rise from the Tides
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Experimental Overload
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Creative Technique
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Goggles of Night
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Wand of Wonder
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Strider Harness
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Relic Amulet
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Prying Blade
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Goldvein Pick
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Helm of Awakening
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17% of 6 decks +1% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17% of 6 decks -13% synergy
Enchantments
Sunbird's Invocation
50% of 6 decks +47% synergy
Storm of Saruman
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Double Vision
33% of 6 decks +28% synergy
Swarm Intelligence
33% of 6 decks +28% synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Descent into Avernus
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Sleep Paralysis
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Dragon Mantle
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Jace's Sanctum
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Battles
Planeswalkers
Jaya Ballard
50% of 6 decks +48% synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Utility Lands
Great Hall of the Citadel
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Radiant Fountain
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
The Biblioplex
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Blighted Cataract
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Mage-Ring Network
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Forgotten Cave
17% of 6 decks +9% synergy
Temple of the False God
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17% of 6 decks -12% synergy
Reliquary Tower
17% of 6 decks -34% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Pyromancer's Goggles
50% of 6 decks +45% synergy
Mind Stone
50% of 6 decks +20% synergy
Izzet Signet
50% of 6 decks -16% synergy
Arcane Signet
50% of 6 decks -34% synergy
Sol Ring
50% of 6 decks -38% synergy
Izzet Signet
50% of 6 decks -16% synergy
Arcane Signet
50% of 6 decks -34% synergy
Sol Ring
50% of 6 decks -38% synergy
Spell Satchel
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Letter of Acceptance
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33% of 6 decks -25% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33% of 6 decks -25% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Hedron Archive
17% of 6 decks +12% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Gilded Lotus
17% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Fire Diamond
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Sky Diamond
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
17% of 6 decks -3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
17% of 6 decks -16% synergy
Fellwar Stone
17% of 6 decks -16% synergy
Lands
Prismari Campus
67% of 6 decks +58% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
67% of 6 decks +23% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
67% of 6 decks +22% synergy
Command Tower
67% of 6 decks -21% synergy
Prismari Campus
67% of 6 decks +58% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
67% of 6 decks +23% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
67% of 6 decks +22% synergy
Command Tower
67% of 6 decks -21% synergy
Evolving Wilds
50% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Evolving Wilds
50% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50% of 6 decks +11% synergy
Archway Commons
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33% of 6 decks +19% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Myriad Landscape
33% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Shivan Reef
33% of 6 decks -25% synergy
Archway Commons
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33% of 6 decks +19% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Myriad Landscape
33% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Shivan Reef
33% of 6 decks -25% synergy
Crystal Grotto
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Crystal Grotto
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Hall of Oracles
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Study Hall
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
17% of 6 decks +3% synergy
Exotic Orchard
17% of 6 decks -17% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17% of 6 decks -21% synergy
Sulfur Falls
17% of 6 decks -45% synergy
Hall of Oracles
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Study Hall
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17% of 6 decks +6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
17% of 6 decks +3% synergy
Exotic Orchard
17% of 6 decks -17% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17% of 6 decks -21% synergy
Sulfur Falls
17% of 6 decks -45% synergy