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
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Coercive Impetus
93%inclusion389 decks419 decks
80%synergy
Changing Loyalty
89%inclusion372 decks419 decks
75%synergy
Turbulent Moor
85%inclusion356 decks419 decks
64%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
85%inclusion355 decks419 decks
64%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
84%inclusion353 decks419 decks
72%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
94%inclusion428 decks453 decks
92%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion426 decks453 decks
88%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
94%inclusion427 decks453 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
94%inclusion426 decks453 decks
86%synergy
Redemption Arc
90%inclusion408 decks453 decks
85%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
94%inclusion426 decks453 decks
85%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
90%inclusion406 decks453 decks
84%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion407 decks453 decks
83%synergy
Sage's Reverie
87%inclusion393 decks453 decks
80%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
86%inclusion390 decks453 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
86%inclusion390 decks453 decks
76%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
81%inclusion340 decks419 decks
70%synergy
Starfield Mystic
81%inclusion366 decks453 decks
74%synergy
Gift of Immortality
80%inclusion364 decks453 decks
73%synergy
Flickering Ward
80%inclusion363 decks453 decks
78%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
80%inclusion361 decks453 decks
74%synergy
Martial Impetus
80%inclusion361 decks453 decks
75%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
79%inclusion359 decks453 decks
74%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
76%inclusion346 decks453 decks
71%synergy
Land Tax
74%inclusion335 decks453 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion88 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.5%inclusion43 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion41 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.2%inclusion28 decks453 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
74%inclusion333 decks453 decks
68%synergy
Herald of Amity
66%inclusion277 decks419 decks
58%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
65%inclusion295 decks453 decks
57%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
61%inclusion278 decks453 decks
58%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
53%inclusion238 decks453 decks
48%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
50%inclusion226 decks453 decks
44%synergy
Doomwake Giant
47%inclusion215 decks453 decks
44%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
45%inclusion206 decks453 decks
41%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
40%inclusion181 decks453 decks
38%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
37%inclusion168 decks453 decks
35%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
36%inclusion149 decks419 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
34%inclusion156 decks453 decks
29%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
26%inclusion118 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
25%inclusion114 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
24%inclusion110 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion104 decks453 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
22%inclusion100 decks453 decks
20%synergy
Firemane Commando
21%inclusion97 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
21%inclusion96 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
21%inclusion93 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
20%inclusion90 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
19%inclusion85 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion73 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion70 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Umbra Mystic
14%inclusion65 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
14%inclusion63 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
13%inclusion60 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Shay Cormac
12%inclusion53 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
9.3%inclusion42 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.8%inclusion40 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.4%inclusion38 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
8.2%inclusion37 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.3%inclusion33 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Daxos the Returned
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
6.4%inclusion29 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.1%inclusion23 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion312 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Inkshield
68%inclusion310 decks453 decks
48%synergy
Fracture
48%inclusion219 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion158 decks453 decks
-29%synergy
Vanishing Verse
35%inclusion157 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion121 decks453 decks
-23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion67 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Despark
9.3%inclusion42 decks453 decks
-21%synergy
Erode
9.2%inclusion38 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion41 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.9%inclusion36 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion33 decks453 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.4%inclusion29 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.7%inclusion26 decks453 decks
-19%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.7%inclusion26 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.3%inclusion24 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
71%inclusion321 decks453 decks
66%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
48%inclusion218 decks453 decks
43%synergy
Retether
43%inclusion196 decks453 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
24%inclusion109 decks453 decks
20%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion67 decks453 decks
-18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion47 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
8.6%inclusion39 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion38 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
7.7%inclusion35 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.2%inclusion28 decks453 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion46 decks453 decks
-15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.9%inclusion36 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
73%inclusion331 decks453 decks
63%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
72%inclusion325 decks453 decks
67%synergy
Spirit Mantle
71%inclusion321 decks453 decks
66%synergy
Ethereal Armor
69%inclusion312 decks453 decks
62%synergy
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion288 decks453 decks
48%synergy
All That Glitters
63%inclusion286 decks453 decks
55%synergy
Angelic Destiny
59%inclusion269 decks453 decks
55%synergy
Shielded by Faith
51%inclusion232 decks453 decks
49%synergy
Screams from Within
48%inclusion218 decks453 decks
46%synergy
Chains of Custody
46%inclusion207 decks453 decks
44%synergy
Glasswing Grace
43%inclusion196 decks453 decks
35%synergy
Spirit Link
43%inclusion195 decks453 decks
38%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
42%inclusion190 decks453 decks
32%synergy
Forum Filibuster
40%inclusion169 decks419 decks
34%synergy
Sphere of Safety
39%inclusion177 decks453 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion168 decks453 decks
35%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
34%inclusion156 decks453 decks
33%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
33%inclusion151 decks453 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Link
32%inclusion146 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Visions of Brutality
31%inclusion141 decks453 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
30%inclusion137 decks453 decks
26%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
28%inclusion128 decks453 decks
27%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
28%inclusion128 decks453 decks
25%synergy
Timely Ward
28%inclusion125 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
26%inclusion118 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion113 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Tempest Technique
25%inclusion113 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
25%inclusion111 decks453 decks
24%synergy
Fallen Ideal
23%inclusion103 decks453 decks
21%synergy
Nowhere to Run
23%inclusion103 decks453 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
22%inclusion98 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Brilliant Wings
21%inclusion93 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Loop
20%inclusion92 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Greater Auramancy
19%inclusion86 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Malice
19%inclusion84 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Duty
18%inclusion82 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Torment
18%inclusion82 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion82 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion79 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Minion's Return
17%inclusion77 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion72 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion71 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Reprobation
15%inclusion67 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion62 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion57 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion56 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
-11%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion47 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion45 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
80%inclusion364 decks453 decks
76%synergy
Bojuka Bog
78%inclusion353 decks453 decks
34%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
52%inclusion234 decks453 decks
44%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion205 decks453 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion118 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion84 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion81 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion60 decks453 decks
-20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion47 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.3%inclusion42 decks453 decks
-12%synergy
Detection Tower
8.6%inclusion39 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion401 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion400 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion348 decks453 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion223 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion116 decks453 decks
-29%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion448 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion448 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion447 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion424 decks453 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
87%inclusion396 decks453 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
83%inclusion377 decks453 decks
42%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
75%inclusion338 decks453 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
68%inclusion310 decks453 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion295 decks453 decks
39%synergy
Desolate Mire
62%inclusion279 decks453 decks
44%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion256 decks453 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion252 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Expanse
56%inclusion233 decks419 decks
44%synergy
Temple of Silence
51%inclusion232 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
43%inclusion196 decks453 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion193 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion165 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
34%inclusion156 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion147 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Forum of Amity
32%inclusion132 decks419 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion142 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion134 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Study Hall
28%inclusion129 decks453 decks
27%synergy
Silverquill Campus
27%inclusion123 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion112 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Field
24%inclusion110 decks453 decks
-26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion104 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion92 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion84 decks453 decks
-21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion70 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
9.3%inclusion42 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
2%synergy