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
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Changing Loyalty
94%inclusion135 decks143 decks
82%synergy
Coercive Impetus
94%inclusion134 decks143 decks
81%synergy
Turbulent Moor
90%inclusion129 decks143 decks
69%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
90%inclusion129 decks143 decks
68%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
86%inclusion123 decks143 decks
76%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
96%inclusion146 decks152 decks
93%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
97%inclusion147 decks152 decks
89%synergy
Redemption Arc
94%inclusion143 decks152 decks
89%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion143 decks152 decks
87%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
97%inclusion147 decks152 decks
87%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
93%inclusion141 decks152 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
95%inclusion145 decks152 decks
86%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
92%inclusion140 decks152 decks
85%synergy
Martial Impetus
89%inclusion136 decks152 decks
84%synergy
Sage's Reverie
89%inclusion135 decks152 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
91%inclusion139 decks152 decks
81%synergy
Starfield Mystic
88%inclusion133 decks152 decks
81%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
86%inclusion123 decks143 decks
75%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
86%inclusion130 decks152 decks
78%synergy
Gift of Immortality
83%inclusion126 decks152 decks
75%synergy
Land Tax
82%inclusion125 decks152 decks
70%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
82%inclusion125 decks152 decks
77%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
81%inclusion123 decks152 decks
74%synergy
Flickering Ward
80%inclusion122 decks152 decks
77%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
80%inclusion121 decks152 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
78%inclusion118 decks152 decks
71%synergy
Herald of Amity
71%inclusion101 decks143 decks
63%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
69%inclusion105 decks152 decks
65%synergy
Doomwake Giant
63%inclusion95 decks152 decks
59%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
61%inclusion93 decks152 decks
53%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
54%inclusion82 decks152 decks
47%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
49%inclusion74 decks152 decks
44%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
45%inclusion65 decks143 decks
37%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
43%inclusion66 decks152 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
35%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
39%inclusion60 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
34%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
35%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Firemane Commando
27%inclusion41 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Shay Cormac
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Umbra Mystic
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
-0%synergy
Grim Guardian
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Sun Titan
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
76%inclusion115 decks152 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion111 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Fracture
59%inclusion89 decks152 decks
38%synergy
Vanishing Verse
47%inclusion71 decks152 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
-35%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
-24%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-22%synergy
Generous Gift
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
80%inclusion121 decks152 decks
74%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
55%inclusion84 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Retether
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
78%inclusion119 decks152 decks
68%synergy
Spirit Mantle
76%inclusion116 decks152 decks
71%synergy
Ghostly Prison
72%inclusion110 decks152 decks
56%synergy
Angelic Destiny
68%inclusion104 decks152 decks
64%synergy
Ethereal Armor
68%inclusion104 decks152 decks
61%synergy
All That Glitters
66%inclusion100 decks152 decks
58%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
65%inclusion99 decks152 decks
60%synergy
Shielded by Faith
63%inclusion96 decks152 decks
60%synergy
Screams from Within
57%inclusion87 decks152 decks
54%synergy
Chains of Custody
56%inclusion85 decks152 decks
54%synergy
Glasswing Grace
49%inclusion75 decks152 decks
41%synergy
Forum Filibuster
45%inclusion64 decks143 decks
39%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
42%inclusion64 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
41%inclusion63 decks152 decks
40%synergy
Sphere of Safety
41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion55 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Spirit Link
35%inclusion53 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
32%inclusion48 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
29%inclusion44 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Timely Ward
28%inclusion42 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Visions of Brutality
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Link
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Technique
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Vow of Malice
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Fallen Ideal
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Vow of Duty
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Torment
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Feather of Flight
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Nowhere to Run
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Loop
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Reprobation
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Minimus Containment
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Greater Auramancy
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Grasp
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Minion's Return
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Rune of Mortality
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
86%inclusion130 decks152 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
83%inclusion126 decks152 decks
78%synergy
War Room
58%inclusion88 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-23%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion139 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion138 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
82%inclusion125 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion90 decks152 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
-32%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion151 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion150 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion150 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
98%inclusion149 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
94%inclusion143 decks152 decks
36%synergy
Fetid Heath
93%inclusion141 decks152 decks
51%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
89%inclusion135 decks152 decks
47%synergy
Desolate Mire
80%inclusion121 decks152 decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion114 decks152 decks
49%synergy
Fabled Passage
74%inclusion113 decks152 decks
62%synergy
Umbral Expanse
67%inclusion96 decks143 decks
56%synergy
Temple of Silence
63%inclusion95 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion85 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion79 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Glasswing Grace
49%inclusion75 decks152 decks
41%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
45%inclusion68 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Forum of Amity
43%inclusion62 decks143 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion65 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Study Hall
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Silverquill Campus
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
-25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
-16%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-6%synergy