Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - 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
Forum of Amity
31%inclusion182 decks584 decks
23%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion58 decks577 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
2.8%inclusion16 decks564 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Seminar
2.6%inclusion15 decks577 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
2.3%inclusion13 decks564 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
94%inclusion582 decks618 decks
91%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
95%inclusion585 decks618 decks
88%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
95%inclusion586 decks618 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
94%inclusion583 decks618 decks
85%synergy
Redemption Arc
91%inclusion561 decks618 decks
85%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion560 decks618 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
94%inclusion580 decks618 decks
84%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion557 decks618 decks
83%synergy
Coercive Impetus
93%inclusion542 decks584 decks
81%synergy
Sage's Reverie
85%inclusion527 decks618 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Changing Loyalty
88%inclusion515 decks584 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
88%inclusion542 decks618 decks
77%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
85%inclusion524 decks618 decks
78%synergy
Starfield Mystic
82%inclusion509 decks618 decks
75%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
82%inclusion478 decks584 decks
72%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
81%inclusion475 decks584 decks
70%synergy
Gift of Immortality
81%inclusion501 decks618 decks
74%synergy
Flickering Ward
80%inclusion496 decks618 decks
77%synergy
Martial Impetus
80%inclusion494 decks618 decks
74%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
78%inclusion485 decks618 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion120 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion85 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion51 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.1%inclusion50 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
78%inclusion479 decks618 decks
71%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
77%inclusion478 decks618 decks
72%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
72%inclusion446 decks618 decks
66%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
66%inclusion407 decks618 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Amity
64%inclusion371 decks584 decks
56%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
61%inclusion379 decks618 decks
58%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
51%inclusion313 decks618 decks
46%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
48%inclusion299 decks618 decks
42%synergy
Doomwake Giant
48%inclusion297 decks618 decks
44%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
45%inclusion277 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion242 decks618 decks
37%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
39%inclusion241 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion225 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
33%inclusion193 decks584 decks
25%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
27%inclusion169 decks618 decks
25%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
26%inclusion158 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
23%inclusion140 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion132 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
21%inclusion130 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
21%inclusion127 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Firemane Commando
20%inclusion125 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
19%inclusion120 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
19%inclusion118 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
17%inclusion103 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion97 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Umbra Mystic
16%inclusion97 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion90 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion80 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
12%inclusion77 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
12%inclusion77 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion77 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Shay Cormac
12%inclusion73 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion68 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion62 decks618 decks
-9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion62 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion50 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.6%inclusion47 decks618 decks
-0%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.4%inclusion46 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Daxos the Returned
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
69%inclusion428 decks618 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion427 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Fracture
50%inclusion306 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Vanishing Verse
36%inclusion225 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion212 decks618 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion163 decks618 decks
-23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion86 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion76 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Despark
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
-21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion40 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
-19%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
73%inclusion453 decks618 decks
68%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
50%inclusion307 decks618 decks
45%synergy
Retether
43%inclusion268 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion144 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
-19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion78 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Replenish
8.3%inclusion51 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.3%inclusion33 decks618 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion55 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion55 decks618 decks
-16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
75%inclusion465 decks618 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
75%inclusion462 decks618 decks
64%synergy
Spirit Mantle
74%inclusion455 decks618 decks
68%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
73%inclusion450 decks618 decks
68%synergy
Ethereal Armor
70%inclusion433 decks618 decks
63%synergy
Ghostly Prison
66%inclusion409 decks618 decks
50%synergy
All That Glitters
66%inclusion406 decks618 decks
57%synergy
Angelic Destiny
58%inclusion360 decks618 decks
53%synergy
Shielded by Faith
55%inclusion337 decks618 decks
51%synergy
Screams from Within
50%inclusion306 decks618 decks
47%synergy
Chains of Custody
46%inclusion286 decks618 decks
44%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
45%inclusion278 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Glasswing Grace
42%inclusion262 decks618 decks
34%synergy
Sphere of Safety
42%inclusion261 decks618 decks
37%synergy
Spirit Link
41%inclusion255 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion240 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Forum Filibuster
36%inclusion211 decks584 decks
30%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
33%inclusion206 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
32%inclusion199 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
31%inclusion192 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Link
30%inclusion186 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Visions of Brutality
29%inclusion182 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
28%inclusion171 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Timely Ward
28%inclusion171 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
26%inclusion162 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
26%inclusion161 decks618 decks
25%synergy
Tempest Technique
25%inclusion153 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
25%inclusion152 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
22%inclusion138 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Feather of Flight
22%inclusion136 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Nowhere to Run
21%inclusion132 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Fallen Ideal
21%inclusion131 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Vow of Malice
20%inclusion123 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Brilliant Wings
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Loop
19%inclusion116 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion114 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Duty
18%inclusion113 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
18%inclusion111 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Vow of Torment
17%inclusion105 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
-0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion103 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Reprobation
17%inclusion103 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Minion's Return
15%inclusion94 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion91 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion90 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion81 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion74 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion70 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion68 decks618 decks
-11%synergy
Minimus Containment
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
82%inclusion505 decks618 decks
77%synergy
Bojuka Bog
79%inclusion490 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion311 decks618 decks
42%synergy
War Room
48%inclusion298 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion150 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion107 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion98 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
-20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.8%inclusion48 decks618 decks
-13%synergy
Detection Tower
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion31 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion557 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion547 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion481 decks618 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion320 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion158 decks618 decks
-28%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion64 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion612 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion612 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion609 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion585 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
89%inclusion550 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Turbulent Moor
86%inclusion502 decks584 decks
64%synergy
Fetid Heath
85%inclusion525 decks618 decks
43%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
85%inclusion494 decks584 decks
63%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
75%inclusion465 decks618 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
69%inclusion428 decks618 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion403 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Desolate Mire
65%inclusion399 decks618 decks
46%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion349 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Expanse
56%inclusion329 decks584 decks
45%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion330 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion322 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion281 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Glasswing Grace
42%inclusion262 decks618 decks
34%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion221 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
35%inclusion218 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion195 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion192 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion190 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Study Hall
30%inclusion185 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Silverquill Campus
29%inclusion180 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion158 decks618 decks
-25%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion150 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion132 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion110 decks618 decks
-21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion97 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion77 decks618 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion76 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion50 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion40 decks618 decks
1%synergy