Zaffai and the Tempests (Commander) - Expensive

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
Improvisation Capstone
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Flashback
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enter the Infinite
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
89%synergy
Expropriate
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Nexus of Fate
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Displacer Kitten
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Time Stretch
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Seething Song
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Solve the Equation
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Gamble
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Rite of Flame
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Mental Misstep
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Desperate Ritual
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
84%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Underworld Breach
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
29%synergy
________ Goblin
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Generator Servant
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Courser
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Muse Seeker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Brain Freeze
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Pact of Negation
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Chain of Vapor
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Misdirection
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Duplication
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-29%synergy
Invoke Calamity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Reiterate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Retraction Helix
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-43%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
High Tide
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Apex of Power
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Personal Tutor
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Timetwister
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Strike It Rich
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Merchant Scroll
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Time Spiral
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Time Warp
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Trespass
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Stock Up
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Geosurge
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Dance with Calamity
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Bonus Round
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Dragonstorm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Rapturous Moment
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Walk the Aeons
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Desire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Abstract Performance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Creative Technique
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Splatter Technique
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-28%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Part the Waterveil
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-29%synergy
Hidden Strings
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Insurrection
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Ruby Medallion
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Voltaic Key
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
51%synergy
City of Traitors
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Mistrise Village
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Vein
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Emergence Zone
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Sandstone Needle
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-42%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-31%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Scalding Tarn
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Training Center
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Island
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Mountain
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Fiery Islet
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
62%synergy
City of Brass
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Cavern of Souls
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Thundering Falls
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-39%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-31%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-33%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Glimmervoid
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy