The Dawning Archaic (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Diary of Dreams
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Together as One
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Sundering Archaic
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Transcendent Archaic
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mascot Exhibition
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
99%synergy
Energybending
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
87%synergy
Zuko's Exile
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
87%synergy
Skittering Invasion
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
84%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
81%synergy
Aang's Journey
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
81%synergy
Environmental Sciences
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
78%synergy
Spatial Contortion
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Expanded Anatomy
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Eldrazi Confluence
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
73%synergy
All Is Dust
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
57%synergy
Selective Obliteration
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Wandering Archaic
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Desecrate Reality
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
59%synergy
Kozilek's Command
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
54%synergy
Not of This World
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Glaring Fleshraker
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Skittering Cicada
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Palladium Myr
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Endbringer
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
13%synergy
It That Heralds the End
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Millikin
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
22%synergy
The Warring Triad
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
It That Betrays
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Kozilek's Channeler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-28%synergy
Flayer of Loyalties
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Biblioplex Assistant
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Masticore
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Manakin
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenged Brawler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-25%synergy
Rancorous Archaic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-20%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-22%synergy
Foraging Wickermaw
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Crawler
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Junk Diver
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Deceiver of Form
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-43%synergy
Breaker of Armies
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Spawnbed Protector
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Eldrazi Ravager
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Warping Wail
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Scour from Existence
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Titan's Presence
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Sorceries
Gruesome Slaughter
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Forsaken Monument
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
-19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Lithoform Engine
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Glamdring
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Primal Amulet
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Mirari
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Eye
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-20%synergy
Codex Shredder
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Spellbinder
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Wand
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-29%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Geometric Nexus
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Collector's Vault
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Dowser
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Brain in a Jar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
Mirror of Fate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sentinel Tower
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Ransom Note
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Tower
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Mine
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
8%synergy
War Room
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Workshop
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Factory
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Arch of Orazca
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Vesuva
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Mirrorpool
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Guildless Commons
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Arid Archway
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-24%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Eye of Ugin
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-22%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Echoing Deeps
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Nephalia Academy
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
The Biblioplex
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Detection Tower
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-19%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Spell Satchel
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Potioner's Trove
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geode
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Ebony Fly
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Buried Treasure
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Planar Atlas
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Dire Mimic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Pyramid of the Pantheon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Solar Array
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Firdoch Core
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Wastes
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Conduit Pylons
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Grotto
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Oracles
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Planar Nexus
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Hidden Grotto
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mirrex
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
The Grey Havens
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Study Hall
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Grand Coliseum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Unknown Shores
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Painted Bluffs
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aether Hub
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Holdout Settlement
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Capital City
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy