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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eclipsed Steppe
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Coercive Impetus
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Turbulent Moor
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Changing Loyalty
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
95%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Sage's Reverie
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Starfield Mystic
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Gift of Immortality
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Mesa Enchantress
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Redemption Arc
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Ethereal Armor
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
67%synergy
All That Glitters
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Spirit Link
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Ondu Spiritdancer
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Herald of Amity
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Grim Guardian
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Umbra Mystic
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Hero of Iroas
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Doomwake Giant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shay Cormac
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Archon of the Wild Rose
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Walking Ballista
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Firemane Commando
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-32%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Not Dead After All
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Fracture
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vanishing Verse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Despark
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Remove Enchantments
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Retether
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Winds of Rath
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Three Dreams
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Martial Impetus
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Vampiric Link
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Sphere of Safety
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Land Tax
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Spirit Mantle
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Ghostly Prison
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Animate Dead
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Flickering Ward
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Timely Ward
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Glasswing Grace
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Visions of Brutality
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Shielded by Faith
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Nowhere to Run
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Greater Auramancy
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Destiny
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Minion's Return
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Chains of Custody
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Brilliant Wings
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Loop
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Vow of Malice
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tempest Technique
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Clawing Torment
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Glistening Oil
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Screams from Within
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Feather of Flight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Soul Link
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Ossification
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Duty
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Torment
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Pariah
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reprobation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Forum Filibuster
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
6%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Detection Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Expanse
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Forum of Amity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Study Hall
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Silverquill Campus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Scrubland
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy