Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive 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
Eiganjo Dynastorian
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Turbulent Moor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Changing Loyalty
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Creatures
Starfield Mystic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Doomwake Giant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Herald of Amity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Shay Cormac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Vanishing Verse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Replenish
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Winds of Rath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Retether
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Enchantments
Darksteel Mutation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Gift of Immortality
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Glasswing Grace
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Flickering Ward
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Spirit Mantle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Sphere of Safety
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
All That Glitters
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Animate Dead
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Redemption Arc
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Martial Impetus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Land Tax
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Ethereal Armor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Ghostly Prison
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Coercive Impetus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Shielded by Faith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Angelic Destiny
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Timely Ward
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Sage's Reverie
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Spirit Link
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Minimus Containment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Link
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reprobation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Soul Snare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chains of Custody
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Visions of Brutality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Loop
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Screams from Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Feather of Flight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Greater Auramancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Brilliant Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Forum Filibuster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Glasswing Grace
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Fetid Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Field
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Fabled Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Desolate Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Umbral Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy