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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
59%inclusion266 decks453 decks
33%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
49%inclusion224 decks453 decks
40%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
47%inclusion214 decks453 decks
42%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
47%inclusion213 decks453 decks
38%synergy
Rapturous Moment
43%inclusion195 decks453 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Stretch
43%inclusion197 decks453 decks
41%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
42%inclusion192 decks453 decks
40%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
43%inclusion195 decks453 decks
40%synergy
Apex of Power
42%inclusion192 decks453 decks
39%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
40%inclusion179 decks453 decks
35%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
42%inclusion188 decks453 decks
34%synergy
Nexus of Fate
36%inclusion165 decks453 decks
34%synergy
Enter the Infinite
35%inclusion158 decks453 decks
34%synergy
Expropriate
36%inclusion162 decks453 decks
34%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
37%inclusion167 decks453 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion225 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion217 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion206 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
45%inclusion205 decks453 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
43%inclusion195 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion192 decks453 decks
-9%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
38%inclusion174 decks453 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion173 decks453 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion170 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
37%inclusion167 decks453 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion181 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion127 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion127 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion113 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion88 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion86 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion85 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion71 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion63 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion63 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Blazing Firesinger
34%inclusion145 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion151 decks453 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
31%inclusion140 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
31%inclusion132 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion139 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
28%inclusion128 decks453 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion127 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion122 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
25%inclusion111 decks453 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion103 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
22%inclusion100 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion91 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Pianist
18%inclusion81 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Trio
16%inclusion72 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
16%inclusion71 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion69 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion69 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
15%inclusion69 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion68 decks453 decks
-12%synergy
Muse Seeker
15%inclusion67 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
14%inclusion65 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion59 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Tackle Artist
13%inclusion55 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
13%inclusion55 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion56 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion53 decks453 decks
9%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
11%inclusion46 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Mascot
10%inclusion47 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion46 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
10%inclusion42 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.5%inclusion43 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.3%inclusion42 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.1%inclusion41 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
9.1%inclusion41 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.6%inclusion39 decks453 decks
-7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.4%inclusion38 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.2%inclusion37 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.9%inclusion36 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
36%inclusion162 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion148 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion137 decks453 decks
-13%synergy
Prismari Charm
30%inclusion135 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion130 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion127 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion125 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion124 decks453 decks
-14%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion122 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
26%inclusion120 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion113 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion109 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
23%inclusion106 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Magma Opus
23%inclusion103 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion100 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion99 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion94 decks453 decks
-11%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion94 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion93 decks453 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion89 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Traumatic Critique
19%inclusion87 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion81 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion74 decks453 decks
-19%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
16%inclusion73 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion72 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion66 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion62 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion59 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
13%inclusion54 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion54 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion46 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion45 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Divergent Equation
10%inclusion43 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.5%inclusion43 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion41 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Homesickness
8.9%inclusion39 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion40 decks453 decks
-9%synergy
Essence Flux
8.8%inclusion40 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.8%inclusion40 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Stress Dream
8.8%inclusion40 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Chase Inspiration
8.6%inclusion37 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Brush Off
8.2%inclusion36 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.2%inclusion37 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion161 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
35%inclusion160 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion158 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion145 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Stock Up
32%inclusion143 decks453 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion116 decks453 decks
-12%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
24%inclusion108 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Spoils
23%inclusion103 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Splatter Technique
23%inclusion103 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion97 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion90 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion91 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion91 decks453 decks
-14%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
19%inclusion83 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Vision
18%inclusion82 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Brass's Bounty
18%inclusion81 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
18%inclusion80 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
17%inclusion79 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion76 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion71 decks453 decks
-10%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion70 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion67 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion66 decks453 decks
-17%synergy
Visionary's Dance
14%inclusion61 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion60 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion60 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion57 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Sleight of Hand
12%inclusion56 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
12%inclusion54 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion54 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Furygale Flocking
12%inclusion53 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Performance
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Creative Technique
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion46 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Artistic Process
10%inclusion46 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion45 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion41 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Part the Waterveil
8.6%inclusion39 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.6%inclusion39 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.4%inclusion38 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.9%inclusion36 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
7.7%inclusion35 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.5%inclusion34 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion33 decks453 decks
-18%synergy
Procrastinate
7.3%inclusion33 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
24%inclusion110 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion105 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion85 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion67 decks453 decks
-14%synergy
Diary of Dreams
13%inclusion60 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion38 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.7%inclusion26 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion143 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion90 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion64 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion56 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion56 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.5%inclusion43 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Omniscience
9.3%inclusion42 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.3%inclusion42 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion24 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.5%inclusion34 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion222 decks453 decks
-0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion173 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion133 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion94 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion59 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
13%inclusion57 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion48 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.4%inclusion38 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion30 decks453 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
6.6%inclusion30 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion381 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion376 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion270 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion231 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion158 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion145 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
31%inclusion135 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion128 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion99 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion70 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion63 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion46 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.5%inclusion43 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
9.5%inclusion43 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Potioner's Trove
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.5%inclusion34 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.3%inclusion33 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.2%inclusion28 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.7%inclusion26 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion438 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion437 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion368 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion267 decks453 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion260 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion256 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion252 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion206 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion196 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion179 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion176 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion158 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion145 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion140 decks453 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion135 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion128 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion122 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Scorched Geyser
26%inclusion116 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
25%inclusion114 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion111 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion108 decks453 decks
-13%synergy
Spectacle Summit
23%inclusion106 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion104 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion101 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion99 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion94 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion72 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion70 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion69 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion67 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion66 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion65 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion65 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion65 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion64 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion45 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.2%inclusion37 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.3%inclusion33 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion28 decks453 decks
-0%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.0%inclusion27 decks453 decks
-3%synergy