Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Coercive Impetus
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Changing Loyalty
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Turbulent Moor
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
35%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
87%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
86%inclusion68 decks79 decks
83%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
87%inclusion69 decks79 decks
80%synergy
Redemption Arc
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
79%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion68 decks79 decks
76%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
74%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
73%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Sheltered by Ghosts
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
71%synergy
Ethereal Armor
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
76%inclusion60 decks79 decks
65%synergy
Sage's Reverie
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
67%synergy
Flickering Ward
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
70%synergy
All That Glitters
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
65%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
68%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
61%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
64%synergy
Gift of Immortality
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Serra's Sanctum
92%inclusion73 decks79 decks
91%synergy
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
56%synergy
Starfield Mystic
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
56%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
53%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Herald of Amity
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Doomwake Giant
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Umbra Mystic
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Shay Cormac
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Grim Guardian
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-0%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-0%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Daxos the Returned
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Firemane Commando
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Vanishing Verse
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Despark
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-22%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Replenish
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Retether
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Winds of Rath
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Jailbreak
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-0%synergy
Helm of the Gods
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Land Tax
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Spirit Link
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Spirit Mantle
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Link
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Martial Impetus
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Brilliant Wings
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Visions of Brutality
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Screams from Within
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Greater Auramancy
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Tempest Technique
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Glasswing Grace
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Timely Ward
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Destiny
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Nowhere to Run
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Minion's Return
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Reprobation
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Malice
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Feather of Flight
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Shielded by Faith
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Chains of Custody
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Gift
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Glistening Oil
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Loop
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Pariah
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Torment
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Forum Filibuster
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Duty
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Clawing Torment
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Detection Tower
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-20%synergy
Strip Mine
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
14%synergy
The Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion73 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion72 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion72 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Vault of Champions
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Caves of Koilos
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Fetid Heath
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion53 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Scrubland
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Expanse
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-20%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Forum of Amity
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-9%synergy