Zaffai and the Tempests (Commander)

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
Resonating Lute
51%inclusion124 decks241 decks
29%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
46%inclusion112 decks241 decks
38%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
43%inclusion104 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
42%inclusion101 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
39%inclusion95 decks241 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Stretch
49%inclusion119 decks241 decks
47%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
46%inclusion112 decks241 decks
44%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
45%inclusion109 decks241 decks
42%synergy
Apex of Power
43%inclusion103 decks241 decks
40%synergy
Nexus of Fate
41%inclusion99 decks241 decks
39%synergy
Expropriate
40%inclusion96 decks241 decks
38%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
41%inclusion98 decks241 decks
37%synergy
Enter the Infinite
37%inclusion90 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
39%inclusion95 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
37%inclusion89 decks241 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion123 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion113 decks241 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion108 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion108 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
42%inclusion101 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
39%inclusion95 decks241 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion94 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
39%inclusion94 decks241 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion88 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
37%inclusion88 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion107 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion74 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion71 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion70 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion61 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion46 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
35%inclusion85 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
30%inclusion65 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion72 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion69 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
24%inclusion58 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
23%inclusion56 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Pianist
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion40 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Muse Seeker
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
-11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Tackle Artist
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Mascot
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
5%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
5%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Spellbook Seeker
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Pyretic Ritual
36%inclusion87 decks241 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion87 decks241 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion78 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion71 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion65 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion64 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Charm
27%inclusion64 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion61 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion61 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion59 decks241 decks
-19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion58 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion58 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Magma Opus
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Traumatic Critique
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
-23%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Chase Inspiration
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Essence Flux
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Homesickness
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion86 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
34%inclusion83 decks241 decks
26%synergy
Rapturous Moment
33%inclusion80 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion76 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
31%inclusion74 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
29%inclusion70 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
29%inclusion69 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion55 decks241 decks
-15%synergy
Dance with Calamity
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Personal Tutor
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
21%inclusion48 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Splatter Technique
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
20%inclusion47 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion47 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Mastery
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
-17%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Visionary's Dance
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Rousing Refrain
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Bounty
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Vision
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
-19%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Blatant Thievery
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Steal the Show
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Furygale Flocking
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Abstract Performance
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Clone Legion
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Walk the Aeons
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Artistic Process
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
-17%synergy
Part the Waterveil
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Creative Technique
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Procrastinate
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
27%inclusion65 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
27%inclusion64 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
Diary of Dreams
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion62 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion114 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion94 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
34%inclusion81 decks241 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion210 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion201 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion157 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion125 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion90 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion86 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
28%inclusion61 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Potioner's Trove
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion231 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion230 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion192 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion143 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion142 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion138 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion116 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion114 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion107 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion104 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion93 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
34%inclusion83 decks241 decks
26%synergy
Volcanic Island
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion75 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion73 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
30%inclusion72 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion72 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion67 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
27%inclusion66 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Scorched Geyser
26%inclusion62 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion61 decks241 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion58 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion55 decks241 decks
-15%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Spectacle Summit
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion46 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
-3%synergy