Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Turbulent Moor
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Changing Loyalty
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
55%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Killian, Ink Duelist
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Redemption Arc
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Animate Dead
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Starfield Mystic
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Sage's Reverie
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Ghostly Prison
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Gift of Immortality
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Land Tax
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Herald of Amity
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Doomwake Giant
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Shay Cormac
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Grim Guardian
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Hero of Iroas
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Daxos the Returned
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spirited Companion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Umbra Mystic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Vanishing Verse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Immortal Obligation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Retether
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Replenish
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Flickering Ward
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Martial Impetus
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
60%synergy
All That Glitters
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Ethereal Armor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Spirit Mantle
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Angelic Destiny
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Spirit Link
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Visions of Brutality
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Sphere of Safety
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Screams from Within
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Glasswing Grace
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Shielded by Faith
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Nowhere to Run
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Chains of Custody
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Loop
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Feather of Flight
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Vow of Malice
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Tempest Technique
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Brilliant Wings
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Link
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Forum Filibuster
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Vow of Duty
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Torment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fallen Ideal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Soul Link
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Clawing Torment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reprobation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Minion's Return
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Detection Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Fabled Passage
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Desolate Mire
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Expanse
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Study Hall
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Forum of Amity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy