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%inclusion260 decks442 decks
33%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
49%inclusion218 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
47%inclusion209 decks442 decks
38%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
47%inclusion208 decks442 decks
42%synergy
Rapturous Moment
43%inclusion190 decks442 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Stretch
43%inclusion191 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Apex of Power
43%inclusion191 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
42%inclusion187 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
43%inclusion190 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
40%inclusion175 decks442 decks
35%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
42%inclusion185 decks442 decks
35%synergy
Nexus of Fate
36%inclusion160 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Enter the Infinite
35%inclusion155 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Expropriate
36%inclusion159 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
37%inclusion163 decks442 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion220 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion211 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion202 decks442 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion201 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion192 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
43%inclusion190 decks442 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion171 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
39%inclusion171 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
38%inclusion169 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Solve the Equation
37%inclusion162 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion176 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion125 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion122 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion112 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion87 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion85 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion85 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion70 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion63 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
34%inclusion149 decks442 decks
30%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
34%inclusion141 decks419 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
31%inclusion138 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
31%inclusion129 decks419 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion136 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
29%inclusion126 decks442 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion125 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion118 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
25%inclusion111 decks442 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion90 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Pianist
17%inclusion76 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion73 decks431 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
16%inclusion70 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
Muse Seeker
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Tackle Artist
13%inclusion56 decks419 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion59 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
13%inclusion59 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
13%inclusion53 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
10%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
11%inclusion46 decks419 decks
10%synergy
Elemental Mascot
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
10%inclusion40 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.6%inclusion38 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.6%inclusion38 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
8.6%inclusion38 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
8.1%inclusion34 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
36%inclusion160 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion148 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Prismari Charm
31%inclusion136 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion133 decks442 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion127 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion126 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion123 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion122 decks442 decks
-14%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion121 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
26%inclusion117 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion110 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion107 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
24%inclusion106 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Magma Opus
23%inclusion101 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion100 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion96 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion94 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion92 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion91 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
Traumatic Critique
20%inclusion87 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion86 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion82 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion73 decks442 decks
-19%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion63 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
13%inclusion53 decks419 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
11%inclusion46 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Divergent Equation
10%inclusion42 decks427 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Homesickness
9.4%inclusion40 decks426 decks
9%synergy
Chase Inspiration
9.4%inclusion39 decks417 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Stress Dream
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Brush Off
8.5%inclusion36 decks426 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion157 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
36%inclusion157 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion154 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion142 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Stock Up
32%inclusion140 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion114 decks442 decks
-12%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
24%inclusion104 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Splatter Technique
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
22%inclusion98 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion93 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion88 decks431 decks
9%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion89 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion88 decks442 decks
-14%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
19%inclusion81 decks431 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
18%inclusion79 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Vision
18%inclusion78 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
17%inclusion77 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion76 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion74 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion71 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Personal Tutor
16%inclusion70 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
-17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Visionary's Dance
15%inclusion61 decks419 decks
13%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Blatant Thievery
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Furygale Flocking
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Performance
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Creative Technique
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Artistic Process
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Part the Waterveil
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Procrastinate
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Mathemagics
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
-18%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
24%inclusion107 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion102 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion82 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
-14%synergy
Diary of Dreams
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion38 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
31%inclusion136 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion88 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Omniscience
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion213 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion170 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion130 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion91 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion375 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion368 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion265 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion227 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion155 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
32%inclusion134 decks419 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion141 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion123 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion95 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion69 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion62 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Potioner's Trove
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion428 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion426 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion359 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion259 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion254 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion250 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion242 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion202 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion191 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion175 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion173 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion153 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion142 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion137 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion131 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion124 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion118 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Scorched Geyser
26%inclusion114 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
26%inclusion113 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion109 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Spectacle Summit
24%inclusion107 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion105 decks442 decks
-13%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion101 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion96 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion88 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion70 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion69 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion67 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion65 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion63 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion62 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Peak
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
0%synergy