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
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
76%synergy
Changing Loyalty
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Turbulent Moor
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
90%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
87%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
85%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
85%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
84%synergy
Ethereal Armor
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Redemption Arc
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Martial Impetus
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Flickering Ward
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
69%synergy
All That Glitters
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Sage's Reverie
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Land Tax
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Animate Dead
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Starfield Mystic
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Amity
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Doomwake Giant
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Hero of Iroas
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Shay Cormac
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Umbra Mystic
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Firemane Commando
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Keen Duelist
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Grim Guardian
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Fracture
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Vanishing Verse
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Retether
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Replenish
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Three Dreams
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Songbirds' Blessing
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Gift of Immortality
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Ghostly Prison
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Spirit Mantle
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Sphere of Safety
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Spirit Link
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Glasswing Grace
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Link
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Angelic Destiny
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Tempest Technique
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Visions of Brutality
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Screams from Within
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Chains of Custody
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Brilliant Wings
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Timely Ward
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Shielded by Faith
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Greater Auramancy
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Spirit Loop
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Vow of Malice
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Feather of Flight
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Minion's Return
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Reprobation
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Nowhere to Run
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Super State
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Torment
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Duty
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Forum Filibuster
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Pariah
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Oil
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Clawing Torment
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
15%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Detection Tower
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
The Black Gate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Scrubland
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Desolate Mire
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Glasswing Grace
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Expanse
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Study Hall
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Forum of Amity
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy