Rootha, Mastering the Moment (Commander) - Budget Core

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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Furygale Flocking
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
79%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Prismari Charm
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
62%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Volcanic Salvo
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Surge to Victory
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Aether Gale
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Magma Opus
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Replication Technique
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Treasure Cruise
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Prismari Pianist
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Rite of Replication
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Abrade
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Dig Through Time
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Big Score
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Prismari Command
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Deep Analysis
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Renegade Bull
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Brazen Borrower
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Muse Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Pensive Professor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Path
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rubble Rouser
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Makindi Sliderunner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Dragon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Resculpt
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Arcane Denial
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Reality Shift
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Ashling's Command
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Perplexing Test
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Traumatic Critique
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Muse's Encouragement
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Divergent Transformations
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Into the Story
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Brush Off
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Homesickness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Opt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Quick Study
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Axe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bulk Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Sweep Away
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-45%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Disperse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brute Strength
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Reenact the Crime
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Creative Outburst
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Rousing Refrain
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Twinflame
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Abstract Performance
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Creative Technique
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Chain Reaction
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Dance with Calamity
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Throes of Chaos
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Full Throttle
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Ember Island Production
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Rapturous Moment
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Splatter Technique
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Artistic Process
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Procrastinate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Visionary's Dance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Baral's Expertise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Flow State
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spelltwine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Self-Reflection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Clone Legion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Echo Storm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Call the Skybreaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Determined Iteration
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Goblin War Paint
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Restless Spire
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Temple of the False God
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-34%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Potioner's Trove
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sisay's Ring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Ferrous Lake
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Sulfur Falls
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Molten Tributary
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Prismari Campus
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Hall of Oracles
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Scorched Geyser
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Spectacle Summit
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Turbulent Springs
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Study Hall
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Coastal Peak
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Fabled Passage
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Highland Lake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy