Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Core Forced Combat

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
Changing Loyalty
94%inclusion121 decks129 decks
81%synergy
Coercive Impetus
94%inclusion121 decks129 decks
81%synergy
Turbulent Moor
90%inclusion116 decks129 decks
68%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
67%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
88%inclusion113 decks129 decks
77%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
96%inclusion133 decks138 decks
94%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
97%inclusion134 decks138 decks
90%synergy
Redemption Arc
93%inclusion128 decks138 decks
88%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
97%inclusion134 decks138 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
96%inclusion132 decks138 decks
87%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
93%inclusion129 decks138 decks
87%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
92%inclusion127 decks138 decks
86%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
92%inclusion127 decks138 decks
85%synergy
Martial Impetus
88%inclusion121 decks138 decks
82%synergy
Sage's Reverie
88%inclusion122 decks138 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
91%inclusion125 decks138 decks
80%synergy
Starfield Mystic
88%inclusion121 decks138 decks
81%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
88%inclusion113 decks129 decks
76%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
85%inclusion117 decks138 decks
78%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
85%inclusion117 decks138 decks
78%synergy
Gift of Immortality
83%inclusion114 decks138 decks
75%synergy
Land Tax
82%inclusion113 decks138 decks
70%synergy
Winds of Rath
81%inclusion112 decks138 decks
76%synergy
Flickering Ward
80%inclusion111 decks138 decks
77%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
80%inclusion111 decks138 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
79%inclusion109 decks138 decks
73%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
72%inclusion99 decks138 decks
68%synergy
Herald of Amity
71%inclusion92 decks129 decks
63%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
62%inclusion86 decks138 decks
54%synergy
Doomwake Giant
62%inclusion86 decks138 decks
59%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
54%inclusion75 decks138 decks
48%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
51%inclusion70 decks138 decks
46%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion60 decks138 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
31%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
33%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Firemane Commando
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Umbra Mystic
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Shay Cormac
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Hero of Iroas
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-12%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Grim Guardian
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Daxos the Returned
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
75%inclusion104 decks138 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion103 decks138 decks
33%synergy
Fracture
58%inclusion80 decks138 decks
38%synergy
Vanishing Verse
45%inclusion62 decks138 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
-36%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
-28%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Despark
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-22%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
56%inclusion77 decks138 decks
51%synergy
Retether
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
-21%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-19%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Songbirds' Blessing
79%inclusion109 decks138 decks
74%synergy
Animate Dead
77%inclusion106 decks138 decks
66%synergy
Spirit Mantle
76%inclusion105 decks138 decks
71%synergy
Ethereal Armor
72%inclusion99 decks138 decks
64%synergy
All That Glitters
70%inclusion97 decks138 decks
62%synergy
Ghostly Prison
70%inclusion97 decks138 decks
55%synergy
Angelic Destiny
68%inclusion94 decks138 decks
63%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
64%inclusion89 decks138 decks
60%synergy
Shielded by Faith
63%inclusion87 decks138 decks
60%synergy
Screams from Within
59%inclusion81 decks138 decks
56%synergy
Chains of Custody
54%inclusion74 decks138 decks
51%synergy
Glasswing Grace
47%inclusion65 decks138 decks
39%synergy
Forum Filibuster
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
41%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
41%inclusion57 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion53 decks138 decks
36%synergy
Sphere of Safety
38%inclusion53 decks138 decks
33%synergy
Spirit Link
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
31%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Timely Ward
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Visions of Brutality
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Link
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Fallen Ideal
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Vow of Torment
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Tempest Technique
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Duty
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Vow of Malice
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Nowhere to Run
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Loop
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Minimus Containment
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Greater Auramancy
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Rune of Mortality
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Reprobation
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
83%inclusion115 decks138 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
82%inclusion113 decks138 decks
77%synergy
War Room
58%inclusion80 decks138 decks
50%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-23%synergy
Detection Tower
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion124 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion124 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
80%inclusion111 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion79 decks138 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
-35%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion137 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion136 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion136 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion134 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
93%inclusion128 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
92%inclusion127 decks138 decks
50%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
88%inclusion121 decks138 decks
46%synergy
Desolate Mire
78%inclusion107 decks138 decks
60%synergy
Fabled Passage
77%inclusion106 decks138 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion104 decks138 decks
49%synergy
Umbral Expanse
71%inclusion91 decks129 decks
59%synergy
Temple of Silence
62%inclusion85 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion75 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion69 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Glasswing Grace
47%inclusion65 decks138 decks
39%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion62 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Forum of Amity
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion54 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Study Hall
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Silverquill Campus
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
-23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
-15%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-7%synergy