The Dawning Archaic (Commander) - Optimized

The Dawning Archaic
Rank #2,107
7decks
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
Petrified Hamlet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Diary of Dreams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Together as One
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skittering Invasion
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Codex Shredder
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Lithoform Engine
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Environmental Sciences
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
The Warring Triad
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Millikin
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
All Is Dust
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Monument
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Warping Wail
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Abstruse Archaic
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Kozilek's Command
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Scour from Existence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Wandering Archaic
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
It That Heralds the End
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Skittering Cicada
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Palladium Myr
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Burnished Hart
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
It That Betrays
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Endbringer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Kozilek's Channeler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Void Winnower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Thought-Knot Seer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Sower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Spawnbed Protector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Excavated Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Flayer of Loyalties
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Argentum Masticore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Biblioplex Assistant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Bronze Walrus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Marching Duodrone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Platinum Angel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Duplicant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Walker of the Wastes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Eldritch Immunity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Not of This World
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Titan's Presence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Desecrate Reality
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Spatial Contortion
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Zuko's Exile
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Energybending
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sorceries
Rise of the Eldrazi
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Calamity of the Titans
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Expanded Anatomy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Selective Obliteration
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Mascot Exhibition
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Gruesome Slaughter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Aang's Journey
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Glamdring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Primal Amulet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Mirari
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Wand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Mind's Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mazemind Tome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Geometric Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Planar Portal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planar Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Collector's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Elixir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Endless Atlas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Memory Jar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Eldrazi Conscription
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Crystal Vein
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
War Room
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorpool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Scorched Ruins
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Temple
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Factory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Thespian's Stage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Eye of Ugin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Winding Canyons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Forge of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Sea Gate Wreckage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Blasted Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Secret Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Guildless Commons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Hedron Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sol Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Sisay's Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Wastes
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Planar Nexus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hidden Grotto
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Conduit Pylons
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Grotto
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Oracles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy