Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Lifegain

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eclipsed Steppe
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Coercive Impetus
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Turbulent Moor
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Changing Loyalty
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
53%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
95%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
87%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Sage's Reverie
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Starfield Mystic
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Redemption Arc
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Mesa Enchantress
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Gift of Immortality
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Ethereal Armor
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Spirit Link
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Ondu Spiritdancer
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Amity
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Umbra Mystic
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Grim Guardian
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Doomwake Giant
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Shay Cormac
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-35%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Vanishing Verse
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Fracture
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Erode
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Immortal Obligation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Retether
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
59%synergy
All That Glitters
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Link
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Land Tax
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Flickering Ward
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Martial Impetus
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Sphere of Safety
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Ghostly Prison
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Shielded by Faith
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Visions of Brutality
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Timely Ward
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Greater Auramancy
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Glasswing Grace
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Destiny
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Chains of Custody
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Screams from Within
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Minion's Return
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Tempest Technique
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Reprobation
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Loop
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Brilliant Wings
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Forum Filibuster
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Vow of Malice
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Glistening Oil
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Karmic Justice
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Soul Link
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Feather of Flight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Clawing Torment
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
8%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Heath
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Desolate Mire
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Expanse
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Forum of Amity
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Silverquill Campus
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Study Hall
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy