Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget Control

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Umbral Expanse
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Herald of Amity
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Changing Loyalty
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Coercive Impetus
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
80%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
97%synergy
Flickering Ward
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
97%synergy
Redemption Arc
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
95%synergy
Gift of Immortality
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Screams from Within
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Angelic Destiny
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Spirit Mantle
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Top Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Starfield Mystic
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Animate Dead
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Creatures
Transcendent Envoy
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Doomwake Giant
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Firemane Commando
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Keen Duelist
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Hero of Iroas
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Grim Guardian
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Joined Researchers
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Claim Jumper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Archon of the Wild Rose
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
King of the Oathbreakers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Sunblast Angel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shay Cormac
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Loyal Warhound
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Elite Interceptor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Fracture
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Inkshield
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Vanishing Verse
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-34%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Make a Stand
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unwanted Remake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-56%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Repel Calamity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-22%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Stand Up for Yourself
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
One Last Job
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Gods
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Shielded by Faith
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Sage's Reverie
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Martial Impetus
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Ghostly Prison
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Chains of Custody
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Fallen Ideal
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Land Tax
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Forum Filibuster
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Ethereal Armor
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Sphere of Safety
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Visions of Brutality
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Minion's Return
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Feather of Flight
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Link
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Nowhere to Run
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Tempest Technique
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Minimus Containment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Clawing Torment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Reprobation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Contaminated Bond
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Scales
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Cartouche of Ambition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Prayer of Binding
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gelid Shackles
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Grasp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planar Disruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Scourgemark
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Stasis Snare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Possession
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
War Room
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Detection Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Desolate Mire
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Fetid Heath
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Fabled Passage
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Temple of Silence
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Turbulent Moor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Silverquill Campus
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Forum of Amity
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Study Hall
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-32%synergy