Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive 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
Changing Loyalty
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Coercive Impetus
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Turbulent Moor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
98%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
94%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Ethereal Armor
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
All That Glitters
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
82%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
82%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Land Tax
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Songbirds' Blessing
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Gift of Immortality
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Winds of Rath
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Retether
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Animate Dead
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Starfield Mystic
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Doomwake Giant
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Herald of Amity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Shay Cormac
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Umbra Mystic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Bounty Agent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wicked Visitor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Monk Idealist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Mentor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Astral Winds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Cathar Commando
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Daxos the Returned
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Fracture
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dawn's Truce
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Vanishing Verse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-34%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Brought Back
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Replenish
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Don't Move
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Three Dreams
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
World Map
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Flickering Ward
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Sage's Reverie
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Redemption Arc
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Martial Impetus
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Spirit Mantle
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Ghostly Prison
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Screams from Within
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Brilliant Wings
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Chains of Custody
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Shielded by Faith
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Sphere of Safety
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Link
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Fallen Ideal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Loop
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Nowhere to Run
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Link
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Greater Auramancy
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Tempest Technique
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Forum Filibuster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Grasp of Fate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Visions of Brutality
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Malice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Destiny
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Idolized
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Timely Ward
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Feather of Flight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Duty
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Torment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Detection Tower
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Kor Haven
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-45%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Fabled Passage
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Fetid Heath
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Scrubland
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Desolate Mire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Silent Clearing
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-41%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Study Hall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy