How Fun Are the Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders?

Silverquill, the DisputantSilverquill, the Disputant | Art by Antonio José Manzanedo| Prismari, the InspirationPrismari, the Inspiration | Art by Justin Gerard | Witherbloom, the BalancerWitherbloom, the Balancer | Art by Chris Rahn | Lorehold, the HistorianLorehold, the Historian | Art by Joshua Raphael | Quandrix, the ProofQuandrix, the Proof | Art by Lucas Graciano

Hey nerds! With the discharge of Secrets of Strixhaven, we’re launched to 36 new commanders from throughout the principle set and preconstructed decks. While many individuals may ask which of those is probably the most highly effective, I want to ask how enjoyable they’re.

Of course, every particular person’s definition of enjoyable differs, so I’d price a commander decrease or larger than you. That does not imply I believe it is unhealthy or that you simply’re unhealthy for taking part in them, and, to be clear, that is for informal Commander solely.

If you are searching for deck techs for any of the commanders you see beneath, yow will discover all of our Secrets of Strixhaven deck techs right here.

The ranks are as follows:

• Want to Build: I’m serious about constructing these commanders. Their impact may very well be distinctive or a brand new tackle an previous mechanic I like.
• Fun: These are near wanting to construct, however I’m not going out of my method to brew a listing for myself.
• Could Be Fun: These commanders are highly effective and do not pull you in a single path, however due to that, it permits you to construct bizarre methods with a strong engine, or have distinctive construct paths that would work.
• Fun within the 99: Sometimes commanders are printed for 60-card Magic or to assist a theme. I do not need to name them not enjoyable, since they often are enjoyable. But simply not enjoyable because the chief of a deck.
• Not Fun: This is often reserved for older commanders who’re seven-mana vanilla creatures, one thing means too jank, or are too salt-inducing for my style.

The Commanders of Secrets of Strixhaven

Augusta, Order ReturnedAugusta, Order Returned

An easy commander that may get giant rapidly. Could make a great Voltron commander.

Fun Rank: Could Be Fun

Ennis, Debate ModeratorEnnis, Debate Moderator

An underwhelming Blink commander. It lacks highly effective key phrases and solely triggers in your finish step.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Jadzi, Steward of FateJadzi, Steward of Fate

Unlike most of the uncommon ready creatures, Jadzi does not have a method to put together herself once more. Blue does have loads of methods to blink, nevertheless it’s a number of work for not an enormous payoff.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Orysa, Tide ChoreographerOrysa, Tide Choreographer

She kinda cheats on the command tax. I’d be completely satisfied to play her within the 99 of a Blink deck, however not on the helm.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Arnyn, Deathbloom BotanistArnyn, Deathbloom Botanist

There are a number of Blood ArtistBlood Artist fashion commanders that are a lot stronger. But I benefit from the restriction of 1 energy or toughness creatures. I do want I might play this alongside Wild PairWild Pair.

Fun Rank: Fun

Moseo, Vein’s New DeanMoseo, Vein’s New Dean

A easy but highly effective Lifegain commander. Black has loads of low-cost methods to achieve a bit of life. They synergize with a number of of the brand new ready creatures from Secrets of Strixhaven.

Fun Rank: Fun

Mica, Reader of RuinsMica, Reader of Ruins

Storm-Kiln ArtistStorm-Kiln Artist‘s shares have by no means been larger. Mica works nice as each an Artifact and Spellslinger commander. You can copy playing cards like Trash for TreasureTrash for Treasure to cheat huge artifacts into play, then return the artifact you initially sacrificed.

Fun Rank: Fun

Emil, Vastlands RoamerEmil, Vastlands Roamer

If I have been to construct Emil, I’d need to embody 36 completely different lands to maximise their capability. Green has loads of methods to untap Elves to abuse Emil’s capability.

Fun Rank: Want to Build

Nev, the Practical DeanNev, the Practical Dean

Notably, Nev triggers on every participant’s flip, so you can get a number of triggers in a flip cycle. But apart from that particular case, Nev does not strike me as an attention-grabbing commander.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Abigale, Poet LaureateAbigale, Poet Laureate

Thanks to heroic, magecraft, and the brand new repartee, there are a ton of creatures that profit from her ready spell. And casting these creatures reprepares her spell.

Fun Rank: Fun

Killian, Decisive MentorKillian, Decisive Mentor

I had the pleasure of taking part in towards Killian this final weekend. Goad is a good way to make folks swing or to maintain key items secure. It saved the sport transferring at a pleasant tempo and drew a ton of playing cards.

Fun Rank: Fun

Nita, Forum ConciliatorNita, Forum Conciliator

There’s a bizarre push-and-pull with this commander. You need to preserve your creatures round to develop them, however you additionally must sacrifice them for Nita’s capability. You’ll need extra methods to solid spells you do not personal apart from her capability.

Fun Rank: Could Be Fun

Scriv, the ObligatorScriv, the Obligator

I additionally had the pleasure of taking part in towards Scriv final weekend. In my restricted expertise, Killian was the extra enjoyable out of the field. Scriv is a good assist piece, and if constructed round, I’m positive it might be a blast to play.

Fun Rank: Could Be Fun

Silverquill, the DisputantSilverquill, the Disputant

This is a simple need to construct commander. Casualty is an extremely enjoyable capability that may do some highly effective issues – particularly with instants and sorceries that create tokens. I’m engaged on a deck tech for them, so be looking out for that in a couple of weeks. I’m positive it’s going to take you by storm.

Fun Rank: Want to Build

Muddle, the Ever-ChangingMuddle, the Ever-Changing

I truly picked up the Izzet precon this week, and Muddle was a blast. My largest criticism is the dearth of haste. Aside from that, Muddle brings a singular play sample – regardless of placing itself in danger at occasions.

Fun Rank: Want to Build

Prismari, the InspirationPrismari, the Inspiration

Seven mana for an Izzet commander is so much. The ward, whereas steep, is not as huge a take care of 40 life. I fortunately made room for Prismari in my precon, and that is the place they will keep.

Fun Rank: Could Be Fun

Rootha, Mastering the MomentRootha, Mastering the Moment

She’s a terrific face commander for brand new gamers. She has a easy capability that synergizes with the remainder of the deck. And the included tokens are actually cute. If you are a extra skilled participant, I’d counsel giving Muddle a attempt.

Fun Rank: Fun

Sanar, Unfinished GeniusSanar, Unfinished Genius

Having a tutor within the command zone may be highly effective, however I do not suppose that is the place Sanar shines. His capability to repeatedly make Treasure tokens is what I’m serious about. His capability is not restricted to as soon as per flip or sorcery velocity, so in case you can untap him, you may make a number of or infinite Treasures.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Zaffai and the TempestsZaffai and the Tempests

Much like Prismari, Zaffai is a quite costly commander, however in contrast to Prismari, he has no safety. You’re restricted to 1 spell per flip, which may be highly effective, however you want costly spells to get probably the most worth.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Blech, Loafing PestBlech, Loafing Pest

If you need to construct a Pest themed deck, Blech is a stable choice. Nothing fancy right here, simply a number of counters. If you’ll be able to change the kind on Spike FeederSpike Feeder from Spike to Pest, you get infinite life.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Dina, Essence BrewerDina, Essence Brewer

I can not wait to see somebody sacrifice a Jumbo CactuarJumbo Cactuar and put 10,000 counters on a creature. Dina is a good starter commander, and I’m serious about seeing how folks improve the deck.

Fun Rank: Fun

Gorma, the GulletGorma, the Gullet

This is my least favourite alternate commander from the set. Not that Gorma is unhealthy, only a bit underwhelming in comparison with the others. Despite that, I’m going to discover a dwelling for it in my Cleopatra deck.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Lluwen, Exchange StudentLluwen, Exchange Student

I preferred the unique Lluwen, Imperfect NaturalistLluwen, Imperfect Naturalist, and I like this model. Tons of playing cards set off when creatures go away your graveyard, and Lluwen supplies an inexpensive repeatable method to set off magecraft.

Fun Rank: Fun

Witherbloom, the BalancerWitherbloom, the Balancer

Sprout SwarmSprout Swarm shares have skyrocketed. Normally, I’m decrease on commanders that pull you in two completely different instructions. However, Witherbloom does a terrific job of pulling you in a selected path: creature tokens.

Fun Rank: Fun

Aziza, Mage Tower CaptainAziza, Mage Tower Captain

A two-mana creature that allows you to copy spells isn’t any joke. The price is not as excessive because it appears, particularly in colours that may produce a ton of tokens.

Fun Rank: Fun

Excava, the Risen PastExcava, the Risen Past

An attention-grabbing enabler for the Lorehold’s theme within the set. It’s restricted to mana worth, which stops a number of the extra egregious interactions. Notably, SolemnitySolemnity is a three-mana enchantment that removes the draw back of Excava’s capability.

Fun Rank: Fun

Kirol, History BuffKirol, History Buff

An important assist piece of most Lorehold decks, however quite underwhelming as a commander.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Lorehold, the HistorianLorehold, the Historian

I have already got a deck put collectively for Lorehold with playing cards on the best way. I like miracles and casting huge dumb Boros spells. I’m avoiding playing cards like WorldfireWorldfire and ScrambleverseScrambleverse; as a substitute I’m gaining life with Invincible HymnInvincible Hymn and burning with Explosive SingularityExplosive Singularity.

Fun Rank: Want to Build

Quintorius, History ChaserQuintorius, History Chaser

If I did not have already got two decks that care about playing cards leaving the graveyard, I’d have picked up this precon. Quintorius supplies a strong but easy payoff for transferring playing cards round. And has a simple method to shut out the sport by giving Spirits an OverrunOverrun fashion impact.

Fun Rank: Fun

Berta, Wise ExtrapolatorBerta, Wise Extrapolator

I need to like this commander. The artwork is nice, and the power is cool. But it simply feels underwhelming for a commander. I might see it going exhausting with Intruder AlarmIntruder Alarm and one thing like Renata, Called to the HuntRenata, Called to the Hunt.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Primo, the UnboundedPrimo, the Unbounded

I like commanders which have bizarre talents like this. Works nice with Hydras and modular creatures.

Fun Rank: Fun

Quandrix, the ProofQuandrix, the Proof

Unlike Prismari, Quandrix is simple to ramp into. Cascade is well one among my high mechanics, regardless of being extremely damaged. It solely works with spells from hand, so you’ll be able to’t chain cascades like with The First SliverThe First Sliver.

Fun Rank: Want to Build

Tam, Observant SequencerTam, Observant Sequencer

It’s like Tatyova, Benthic DruidTatyova, Benthic Druid, however means much less damaged. It’s nonetheless nice since you’ll be able to set off magecraft and supplies a simple choice if you wish to energy down a Tatyova deck in a pinch.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Zimone, Infinite AnalystZimone, Infinite Analyst

A stable X spell commander that works on every flip. Like a lot of the face commanders, she’s easy but highly effective.

Fun Rank: Fun

Page, Loose LeafPage, Loose Leaf

While I do not need to put this in not enjoyable, it is only a colorless mana rock.

Fun Rank: Not Fun

The Dawning ArchaicThe Dawning Archaic

With a complete of 27 colorless instants and sorceries, I do not suppose there is sufficient to totally assist Archaic as a commander. I’m excited to see it within the 99 of different decks, although.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

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Overall, Secrets of Strixhaven seems like Magic going again to its roots. It introduces nice mechanics, corresponding to ready and repartee, and has some extremely pushed playing cards for the 99. I beloved prerelease and I’m excited to jam extra video games with Muddle, the Ever-ChangingMuddle, the Ever-Changing.

I’d love to listen to what you are trying ahead to constructing and in case you disagree with any of my rankings down within the feedback. Make positive to come back again each weekday for extra nice Commander articles right here on EDHREC.

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