Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Umbral Expanse
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
89%synergy
Forum Filibuster
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Herald of Amity
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Changing Loyalty
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eidolon of Countless Battles
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
97%synergy
Angelic Destiny
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
96%synergy
Martial Impetus
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
95%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
95%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
95%synergy
Starfield Mystic
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
94%synergy
Sage's Reverie
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
93%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
92%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
90%synergy
Top Cards
Coercive Impetus
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Gift of Immortality
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Spirit Mantle
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Screams from Within
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
88%synergy
Winds of Rath
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Creatures
Doomwake Giant
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
87%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
88%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Firemane Commando
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Keen Duelist
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Astral Winds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dawn Evangel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nighthowler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Windborn Muse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Cathar Commando
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Spirited Companion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Auramancer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Grim Guardian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Faith Healer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Warhound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Vanishing Verse
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Inkshield
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Fracture
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-44%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Harsh Annotation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Immortal Obligation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Social Snub
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Redress Fate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tablet of the Guilds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
80%synergy
Redemption Arc
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Land Tax
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Flickering Ward
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Shielded by Faith
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Fallen Ideal
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Chains of Custody
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Ghostly Prison
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Vow of Duty
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Vow of Torment
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Vow of Malice
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Ethereal Armor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Tenuous Truce
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Noble Heritage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Link
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Feather of Flight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Link
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Embrace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Gift
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Builder's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cowed by Wisdom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pariah
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Cracked Skull
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Reprobation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Sporogenic Infection
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Brutality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Minion's Return
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
76%synergy
War Room
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-35%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Silence
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Desolate Mire
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Forum of Amity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Fabled Passage
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Silverquill Campus
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Study Hall
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Field
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-41%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Moor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy