Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget 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
Changing Loyalty
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
83%synergy
Coercive Impetus
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Turbulent Moor
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Herald of Amity
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
80%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
95%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
91%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
91%synergy
Martial Impetus
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
89%synergy
Starfield Mystic
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
88%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
87%synergy
Redemption Arc
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
86%synergy
Flickering Ward
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
83%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Gift of Immortality
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
82%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
80%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Sage's Reverie
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
80%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
79%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
78%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
68%synergy
Doomwake Giant
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Firemane Commando
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Keen Duelist
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Hero of Iroas
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Grim Guardian
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Claim Jumper
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Shay Cormac
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Windborn Muse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Fracture
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Vanishing Verse
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-51%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Path to Exile
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-40%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Silverquill Charm
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
78%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
62%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Killian's Confidence
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Open the Armory
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Destiny
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
79%synergy
Spirit Mantle
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
76%synergy
Animate Dead
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
71%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Ghostly Prison
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Shielded by Faith
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
71%synergy
Screams from Within
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
71%synergy
Chains of Custody
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
66%synergy
Land Tax
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Forum Filibuster
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Fallen Ideal
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Ethereal Armor
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Glasswing Grace
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Spirit Link
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Duty
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Malice
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Tempest Technique
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Vow of Torment
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Visions of Brutality
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Minion's Return
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Reprobation
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Feather of Flight
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Link
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Grasp
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Clawing Torment
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Rune of Mortality
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Ragged Veins
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Loop
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Stab Wound
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Bojuka Bog
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
39%synergy
War Room
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Detection Tower
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-30%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Umbral Expanse
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Desolate Mire
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Temple of Silence
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Fabled Passage
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
66%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Forum of Amity
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Study Hall
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Silverquill Campus
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Glasswing Grace
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-32%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-28%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-13%synergy