Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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Coercive Impetus
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
78%synergy
Changing Loyalty
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
77%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
77%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
68%synergy
Turbulent Moor
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
54%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
94%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
90%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Ethereal Armor
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Redemption Arc
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
All That Glitters
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Sage's Reverie
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
73%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Martial Impetus
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Flickering Ward
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Land Tax
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Starfield Mystic
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Herald of Amity
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Doomwake Giant
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Shay Cormac
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Hero of Iroas
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Umbra Mystic
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Guardian
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Firemane Commando
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Keen Duelist
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Fracture
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Vanishing Verse
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Retether
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Replenish
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Three Dreams
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Immortality
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Animate Dead
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Spirit Mantle
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Sphere of Safety
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Spirit Link
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Glasswing Grace
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Tempest Technique
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Link
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Screams from Within
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Destiny
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Brilliant Wings
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Visions of Brutality
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Chains of Custody
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Greater Auramancy
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Minion's Return
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Spirit Loop
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Shielded by Faith
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Vow of Malice
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Timely Ward
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Feather of Flight
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Reprobation
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Vow of Torment
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Nowhere to Run
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Super State
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Forum Filibuster
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Duty
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Pariah
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Oil
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Clawing Torment
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fallen Ideal
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Detection Tower
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Haven
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Fabled Passage
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Mire
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Scrubland
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Glasswing Grace
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Expanse
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Study Hall
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Forum of Amity
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy