Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eiganjo Dynastorian
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Coercive Impetus
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Turbulent Moor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Umbral Expanse
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
97%synergy
Redemption Arc
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
95%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
93%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
91%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Flickering Ward
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Inkshield
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Starfield Mystic
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Gift of Immortality
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Winds of Rath
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Sage's Reverie
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Ethereal Armor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Amity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Firemane Commando
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Grim Guardian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Doomwake Giant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Auramancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Inkling Mascot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hero of Iroas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blightcaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Strangler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emptiness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shay Cormac
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Balemurk Leech
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Kitsune Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Umbra Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Totem-Guide Hartebeest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-41%synergy
Immortal Obligation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Comeuppance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Resurgent Belief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Armageddon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Retether
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Three Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Castigate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Pull from the Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ransom Note
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ratchet Bomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Changing Loyalty
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Shielded by Faith
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Sphere of Safety
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Martial Impetus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Spirit Mantle
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Spirit Link
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Reprobation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Angelic Destiny
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Timely Ward
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Minimus Containment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Link
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Screams from Within
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Chains of Custody
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Forum Filibuster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Visions of Brutality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Malice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Feather of Flight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tempest Technique
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fallen Ideal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Soul Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pacifism
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Possession
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Indestructibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gruesome Deformity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rune of Mortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Martial Law
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tenuous Truce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
War Room
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Bloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Desolate Mire
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Forum of Amity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Silverquill Campus
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Fabled Passage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Temple of Silence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Study Hall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Mirage Mesa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Foot Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy