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
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Changing Loyalty
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Turbulent Moor
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
76%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Redemption Arc
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
95%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
93%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
93%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
91%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
90%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
85%synergy
Starfield Mystic
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Martial Impetus
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Gift of Immortality
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Ghostly Prison
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Sage's Reverie
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Herald of Amity
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Transcendent Envoy
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Doomwake Giant
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Firemane Commando
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Keen Duelist
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Shay Cormac
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Hero of Iroas
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Umbra Mystic
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Archon of the Wild Rose
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Serra Paragon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Vanishing Verse
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Fracture
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-37%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Erode
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Retether
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Replenish
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
United Battlefront
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Flickering Ward
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Spirit Mantle
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Angelic Destiny
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Land Tax
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Screams from Within
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Ethereal Armor
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
60%synergy
All That Glitters
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Shielded by Faith
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Chains of Custody
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Sphere of Safety
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Glasswing Grace
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Spirit Link
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Forum Filibuster
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Timely Ward
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Fallen Ideal
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vow of Duty
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Vow of Torment
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Link
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Loop
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Nowhere to Run
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vow of Malice
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Tempest Technique
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Visions of Brutality
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Minion's Return
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Wings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reprobation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Feather of Flight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Grasp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
War Room
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Detection Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-33%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Fabled Passage
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Desolate Mire
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Umbral Expanse
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Temple of Silence
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Study Hall
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Forum of Amity
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Silverquill Campus
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy