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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
59%inclusion252 decks429 decks
33%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
49%inclusion209 decks429 decks
39%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
47%inclusion201 decks429 decks
38%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
46%inclusion199 decks429 decks
41%synergy
Rapturous Moment
43%inclusion184 decks429 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Time Stretch
44%inclusion189 decks429 decks
41%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
43%inclusion185 decks429 decks
41%synergy
Apex of Power
43%inclusion185 decks429 decks
40%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
43%inclusion185 decks429 decks
40%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
39%inclusion169 decks429 decks
35%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
42%inclusion181 decks429 decks
35%synergy
Nexus of Fate
37%inclusion158 decks429 decks
35%synergy
Expropriate
36%inclusion156 decks429 decks
34%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
37%inclusion160 decks429 decks
34%synergy
Enter the Infinite
35%inclusion150 decks429 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion215 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion204 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion197 decks429 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
46%inclusion197 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
43%inclusion185 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion183 decks429 decks
-9%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
39%inclusion169 decks429 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion167 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
39%inclusion166 decks429 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion155 decks429 decks
-6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion170 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion125 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion115 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion109 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion86 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion84 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion84 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion68 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion62 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion62 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
34%inclusion148 decks429 decks
31%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
34%inclusion137 decks406 decks
26%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
32%inclusion129 decks406 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
31%inclusion135 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion133 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion124 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
28%inclusion120 decks429 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion116 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
25%inclusion109 decks429 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion97 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
22%inclusion96 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion87 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion71 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Pianist
17%inclusion72 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Skywhale
16%inclusion69 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion66 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Muse Seeker
15%inclusion65 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion62 decks429 decks
-13%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
14%inclusion60 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Tackle Artist
14%inclusion56 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
13%inclusion51 decks406 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion52 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
9%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
11%inclusion46 decks406 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Mascot
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Leitmotif Composer
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
10%inclusion40 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.3%inclusion40 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
8.6%inclusion35 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.4%inclusion36 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Firedancer
8.0%inclusion34 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
-8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.5%inclusion32 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion143 decks429 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Charm
31%inclusion134 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion127 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion126 decks429 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion124 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion121 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion117 decks429 decks
-14%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion117 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
26%inclusion113 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion109 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion105 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
24%inclusion102 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion100 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Magma Opus
23%inclusion98 decks429 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion94 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion92 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion90 decks429 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion87 decks429 decks
-12%synergy
Traumatic Critique
20%inclusion86 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion82 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion79 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion70 decks429 decks
-19%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
16%inclusion67 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion60 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion59 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
14%inclusion58 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
12%inclusion50 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion52 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
11%inclusion43 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion45 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Divergent Equation
10%inclusion40 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion41 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Homesickness
9.4%inclusion39 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Chase Inspiration
9.4%inclusion38 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Essence Flux
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Stress Dream
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Brush Off
9.0%inclusion37 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Burst Lightning
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Consider
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
36%inclusion155 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion152 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
35%inclusion152 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion148 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion136 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Stock Up
31%inclusion133 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion107 decks429 decks
-13%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
24%inclusion102 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Splatter Technique
23%inclusion97 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
22%inclusion94 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion89 decks429 decks
19%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion86 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion85 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion84 decks429 decks
-14%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
19%inclusion80 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
18%inclusion77 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
18%inclusion76 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Vision
18%inclusion76 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion73 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion72 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion69 decks429 decks
-9%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion66 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Visionary's Dance
15%inclusion61 decks406 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
-17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Trespass
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion54 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
12%inclusion53 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Blatant Thievery
12%inclusion52 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Furygale Flocking
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
11%inclusion47 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Clone Legion
11%inclusion47 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Creative Technique
11%inclusion47 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Performance
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Artistic Process
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Surge to Victory
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion41 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Part the Waterveil
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.4%inclusion36 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Walk the Aeons
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Procrastinate
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion32 decks429 decks
-18%synergy
Mathemagics
7.5%inclusion32 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
24%inclusion104 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion99 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion79 decks429 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion64 decks429 decks
-13%synergy
Diary of Dreams
14%inclusion59 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
31%inclusion131 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion87 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion59 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.3%inclusion40 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
9.3%inclusion40 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion207 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion164 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion124 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion88 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
12%inclusion53 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion52 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion28 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion364 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion356 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion255 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion219 decks429 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion150 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion137 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
32%inclusion128 decks406 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion117 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion91 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion66 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion59 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion41 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Potioner's Trove
9.4%inclusion38 decks406 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion415 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion412 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion348 decks429 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion253 decks429 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion245 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion244 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
54%inclusion232 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion196 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion184 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion169 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion168 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion151 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion136 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion134 decks429 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion125 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion118 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion116 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Springs
26%inclusion110 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion109 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Scorched Geyser
25%inclusion108 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion102 decks429 decks
-13%synergy
Spectacle Summit
24%inclusion102 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion99 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion96 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion94 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion84 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion69 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion66 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion66 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion64 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion62 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion62 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion61 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion61 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion60 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion47 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion47 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.5%inclusion32 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
1%synergy