Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Core 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Coercive Impetus
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Changing Loyalty
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Turbulent Moor
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
69%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Redemption Arc
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
95%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
93%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
92%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
91%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
87%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
86%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
86%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
82%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
81%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
79%synergy
Starfield Mystic
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Sage's Reverie
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Martial Impetus
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
79%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
75%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Gift of Immortality
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Ghostly Prison
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
63%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Amity
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Doomwake Giant
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Firemane Commando
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Keen Duelist
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Hero of Iroas
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Shay Cormac
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Umbra Mystic
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Archon of the Wild Rose
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Spirited Companion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Serra Paragon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Vanishing Verse
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Fracture
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-37%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Erode
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
Generous Gift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
63%synergy
Retether
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Replenish
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
United Battlefront
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Destiny
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
71%synergy
Flickering Ward
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Spirit Mantle
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Animate Dead
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Land Tax
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Ethereal Armor
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
58%synergy
All That Glitters
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Screams from Within
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Chains of Custody
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Shielded by Faith
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Sphere of Safety
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Spirit Link
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Forum Filibuster
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Glasswing Grace
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Vow of Duty
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Timely Ward
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Fallen Ideal
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Nowhere to Run
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Vow of Torment
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Link
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Visions of Brutality
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Vow of Malice
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Spectral Grasp
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Minion's Return
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Tempest Technique
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Loop
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Glistening Oil
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Idolized
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Wings
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Reprobation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Flickerform
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Clawing Torment
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
37%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Kor Haven
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Desolate Mire
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Fabled Passage
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Umbral Expanse
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Temple of Silence
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Study Hall
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Forum of Amity
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-24%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Silverquill Campus
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-0%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy