Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive 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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Coercive Impetus
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Changing Loyalty
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
65%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Turbulent Moor
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
42%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
90%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
88%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Flickering Ward
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Redemption Arc
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Sage's Reverie
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Ethereal Armor
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Starfield Mystic
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Serra's Sanctum
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Amity
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Doomwake Giant
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Umbra Mystic
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Hero of Iroas
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Enduring Innocence
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Grim Guardian
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Spirited Companion
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Firemane Commando
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Shay Cormac
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Auramancer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Inkshield
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Vanishing Verse
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Erode
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Comeuppance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Retether
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Replenish
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Three Dreams
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Immortality
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Martial Impetus
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Land Tax
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Screams from Within
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Sphere of Safety
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Spirit Mantle
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Spirit Link
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Greater Auramancy
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Link
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Visions of Brutality
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Destiny
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Tempest Technique
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Brilliant Wings
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Nowhere to Run
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Minion's Return
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Shielded by Faith
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Custody
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Malice
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Pariah
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Reprobation
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Timely Ward
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Forum Filibuster
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Loop
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Torment
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Fallen Ideal
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Glistening Oil
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Soul Link
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Feather of Flight
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Detection Tower
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
The Black Gate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Scrubland
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Desolate Mire
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Umbral Expanse
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Study Hall
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Forum of Amity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy