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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
60%synergy
Coercive Impetus
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Changing Loyalty
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
58%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
89%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Redemption Arc
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
81%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
81%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Ghostly Prison
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Starfield Mystic
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Gift of Immortality
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Sage's Reverie
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Land Tax
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Flickering Ward
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Herald of Amity
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Doomwake Giant
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Umbra Mystic
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Grim Guardian
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Shay Cormac
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Hero of Iroas
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Daxos the Returned
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Dawnhart Geist
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Fracture
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Vanishing Verse
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Despark
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Retether
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Replenish
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Split Up
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Legions to Ashes
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
60%synergy
All That Glitters
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Martial Impetus
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Ethereal Armor
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Angelic Destiny
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Sphere of Safety
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Shielded by Faith
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Spirit Link
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Screams from Within
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Visions of Brutality
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Forum Filibuster
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Glasswing Grace
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Chains of Custody
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Tempest Technique
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Brilliant Wings
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Spirit Loop
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Malice
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Feather of Flight
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Nowhere to Run
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Link
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Timely Ward
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Reprobation
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Duty
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Torment
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Fallen Ideal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Glistening Oil
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Minion's Return
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Greater Auramancy
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Pariah
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
39%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Detection Tower
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
The Black Gate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Fabled Passage
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Desolate Mire
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Expanse
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Glasswing Grace
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Study Hall
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Forum of Amity
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Silverquill Campus
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-18%synergy