Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Coercive Impetus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Turbulent Moor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Amity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Changing Loyalty
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Kor Spiritdancer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Hero of Iroas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Zoraline, Cosmos Caller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shay Cormac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Innocence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Spirited Companion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Grim Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deathbringer Liege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Agent Venom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Not Dead After All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Surge of Salvation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Replenish
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Lively Dirge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Winds of Rath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Retether
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Kaya's Ghostform
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Animate Dead
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Nowhere to Run
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Reprobation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Visions of Brutality
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Vow of Malice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Redemption Arc
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Brilliant Wings
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vow of Duty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vow of Torment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hyena Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flickering Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spectral Grasp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Necromancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Minion's Return
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enslave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sphere of Safety
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Phyresis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Screams from Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Feather of Flight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Oubliette
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Link
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ethereal Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Dog Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Greater Auramancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Multiversal Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Prismatic Vista
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Reflecting Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Silent Clearing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Umbral Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy