Rootha, Mastering the Moment (Commander) - Expensive 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
Turbulent Springs
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Furygale Flocking
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Scorched Geyser
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
54%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Surge to Victory
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Magma Opus
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Full Throttle
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Determined Iteration
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Dig Through Time
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Rousing Refrain
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
World at War
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Expressive Iteration
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Mana Geyser
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Treasure Cruise
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Big Score
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Prismari Command
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Prismari Pianist
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Magnus the Red
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Renegade Bull
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Champion of the Path
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Brazen Borrower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Scarlet Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Impulsivity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Efreet Flamepainter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Charm
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Ashling's Command
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Traumatic Critique
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Perplexing Test
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Opt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Submerge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Divergent Transformations
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Flame of Anor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Improvisation Capstone
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Abstract Performance
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Aether Gale
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Replication Technique
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Season of Weaving
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Rite of Replication
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Lórien Revealed
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Creative Technique
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Stock Up
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dance with Calamity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Ember Island Production
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Rapturous Moment
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Fury of the Horde
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Vision
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Insurrection
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Splatter Technique
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Trespass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bribery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Call the Skybreaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flow State
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Visionary's Dance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Baral's Expertise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Promise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Throes of Chaos
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Tempest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Spelltwine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Breath of Fury
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Return the Past
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Restless Spire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Mirror
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Loki's Scepter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Fabled Passage
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Coastal Peak
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ferrous Lake
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Volcanic Island
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Oracles
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Spectacle Summit
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Study Hall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy