Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Upgraded Forced Combat

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
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
81%synergy
Changing Loyalty
84%inclusion86 decks102 decks
71%synergy
Turbulent Moor
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
58%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
68%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
58%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
92%inclusion102 decks111 decks
89%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
89%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion104 decks111 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
95%inclusion105 decks111 decks
86%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
86%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
83%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
82%synergy
Redemption Arc
86%inclusion95 decks111 decks
81%synergy
Sage's Reverie
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
80%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
81%inclusion90 decks111 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
86%inclusion95 decks111 decks
76%synergy
Starfield Mystic
83%inclusion92 decks111 decks
76%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
73%synergy
Gift of Immortality
79%inclusion88 decks111 decks
72%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
79%inclusion88 decks111 decks
75%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
77%inclusion85 decks111 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
66%synergy
Land Tax
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
64%synergy
Flickering Ward
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
72%synergy
Ethereal Armor
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
73%inclusion81 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
73%inclusion81 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
70%inclusion78 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Herald of Amity
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
55%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
51%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Doomwake Giant
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Umbra Mystic
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Shay Cormac
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Hero of Iroas
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Daxos the Returned
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Grim Guardian
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Sun Titan
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Spirited Companion
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
-16%synergy
Fracture
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Vanishing Verse
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-16%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
55%synergy
Retether
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Martial Impetus
70%inclusion78 decks111 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion74 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Spirit Mantle
65%inclusion72 decks111 decks
60%synergy
Ghostly Prison
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Spirit Link
54%inclusion60 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Angelic Destiny
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
47%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Shielded by Faith
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Sphere of Safety
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Glasswing Grace
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Chains of Custody
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Link
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Visions of Brutality
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Screams from Within
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Brilliant Wings
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Nowhere to Run
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Feather of Flight
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Tempest Technique
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Loop
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Forum Filibuster
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Timely Ward
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Minion's Return
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Reprobation
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Duty
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Malice
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Torment
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Fallen Ideal
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Clawing Torment
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Soul Link
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
77%inclusion86 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
15%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion101 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
82%inclusion91 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion78 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
65%inclusion72 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Expanse
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Glasswing Grace
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
-25%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Forum of Amity
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Study Hall
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy