Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
81%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
81%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Changing Loyalty
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
66%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
97%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
92%synergy
Redemption Arc
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
89%synergy
Sage's Reverie
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
89%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
88%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
88%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
87%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
87%synergy
Spirit Mantle
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
84%synergy
Starfield Mystic
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Parasitic Impetus
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
84%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
83%synergy
Gift of Immortality
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
79%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Animate Dead
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Amity
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Doomwake Giant
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Firemane Commando
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Keen Duelist
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Shay Cormac
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Guardian
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Fracture
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Vanishing Verse
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-50%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-38%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Despark
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Three Dreams
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
Martial Impetus
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Shielded by Faith
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Ghostly Prison
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Flickering Ward
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
79%synergy
Land Tax
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Angelic Destiny
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Chains of Custody
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Screams from Within
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Forum Filibuster
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Ethereal Armor
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Fallen Ideal
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
50%synergy
All That Glitters
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Link
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of Safety
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Glasswing Grace
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Technique
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Visions of Brutality
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Minion's Return
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Reprobation
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Link
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Malice
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Gift
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Torment
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Duty
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Rune of Mortality
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Dog Umbra
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Stab Wound
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Tenuous Truce
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ossification
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
81%synergy
War Room
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-36%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Caves of Koilos
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Fetid Heath
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Desolate Mire
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Temple of Silence
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Turbulent Moor
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Umbral Expanse
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Fabled Passage
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Silverquill Campus
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Forum of Amity
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Study Hall
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-34%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-27%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Godless Shrine
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-45%synergy