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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Coercive Impetus
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Changing Loyalty
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Turbulent Moor
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Amity
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
89%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
86%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
85%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Flickering Ward
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Redemption Arc
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Sage's Reverie
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Ethereal Armor
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
61%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Starfield Mystic
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Animate Dead
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Serra's Sanctum
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Doomwake Giant
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Umbra Mystic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Hero of Iroas
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Shay Cormac
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Innocence
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Spirited Companion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Firemane Commando
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Auramancer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Knight of Doves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Vanishing Verse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Erode
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Retether
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Winds of Rath
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Replenish
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Immortality
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Martial Impetus
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Land Tax
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Screams from Within
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Spirit Link
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Sphere of Safety
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Link
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Spirit Mantle
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Greater Auramancy
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Brilliant Wings
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Visions of Brutality
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Minion's Return
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Destiny
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Tempest Technique
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Chains of Custody
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Reprobation
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Loop
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Forum Filibuster
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Shielded by Faith
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Vow of Malice
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Timely Ward
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Fallen Ideal
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Feather of Flight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Torment
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Glistening Oil
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Soul Link
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vow of Duty
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Pariah
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Detection Tower
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Scrubland
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Fabled Passage
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-31%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Study Hall
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy