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
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Coercive Impetus
93%inclusion124 decks134 decks
80%synergy
Changing Loyalty
85%inclusion114 decks134 decks
72%synergy
Turbulent Moor
83%inclusion111 decks134 decks
61%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
82%inclusion110 decks134 decks
60%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
76%inclusion102 decks134 decks
65%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
93%inclusion133 decks143 decks
90%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
97%inclusion138 decks143 decks
89%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion135 decks143 decks
88%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion130 decks143 decks
85%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
94%inclusion135 decks143 decks
85%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
93%inclusion133 decks143 decks
84%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion128 decks143 decks
82%synergy
Redemption Arc
86%inclusion123 decks143 decks
81%synergy
Sage's Reverie
85%inclusion121 decks143 decks
78%synergy
Starfield Mystic
83%inclusion119 decks143 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
85%inclusion122 decks143 decks
75%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
83%inclusion118 decks143 decks
75%synergy
Gift of Immortality
80%inclusion115 decks143 decks
73%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
80%inclusion114 decks143 decks
75%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
77%inclusion110 decks143 decks
72%synergy
Ethereal Armor
76%inclusion109 decks143 decks
69%synergy
Land Tax
76%inclusion108 decks143 decks
63%synergy
Flickering Ward
75%inclusion107 decks143 decks
72%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
75%inclusion107 decks143 decks
69%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
74%inclusion106 decks143 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Eiganjo Dynastorian
73%inclusion98 decks134 decks
62%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
71%inclusion101 decks143 decks
63%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
63%inclusion90 decks143 decks
59%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
63%inclusion90 decks143 decks
57%synergy
Herald of Amity
61%inclusion82 decks134 decks
53%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
57%inclusion82 decks143 decks
53%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
53%inclusion76 decks143 decks
50%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
38%inclusion55 decks143 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
32%synergy
Doomwake Giant
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
33%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
36%inclusion52 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
25%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Umbra Mystic
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Hero of Iroas
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
-5%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
-4%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Shay Cormac
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Daxos the Returned
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Grim Guardian
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Keen Duelist
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
66%inclusion94 decks143 decks
45%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion92 decks143 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion66 decks143 decks
-18%synergy
Fracture
42%inclusion60 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion45 decks143 decks
-18%synergy
Vanishing Verse
25%inclusion36 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
-20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Erode
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
66%inclusion94 decks143 decks
60%synergy
Retether
52%inclusion75 decks143 decks
48%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
43%inclusion61 decks143 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
29%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
-15%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
-9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
74%inclusion106 decks143 decks
64%synergy
Spirit Mantle
72%inclusion103 decks143 decks
67%synergy
All That Glitters
71%inclusion101 decks143 decks
63%synergy
Martial Impetus
69%inclusion99 decks143 decks
64%synergy
Ghostly Prison
66%inclusion94 decks143 decks
50%synergy
Angelic Destiny
51%inclusion73 decks143 decks
46%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
51%inclusion73 decks143 decks
41%synergy
Shielded by Faith
50%inclusion71 decks143 decks
47%synergy
Spirit Link
50%inclusion71 decks143 decks
44%synergy
Sphere of Safety
48%inclusion69 decks143 decks
43%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
45%inclusion64 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
32%synergy
Chains of Custody
39%inclusion56 decks143 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Link
38%inclusion54 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Screams from Within
38%inclusion54 decks143 decks
35%synergy
Visions of Brutality
36%inclusion52 decks143 decks
35%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
36%inclusion52 decks143 decks
32%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
34%inclusion49 decks143 decks
31%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
31%synergy
Tempest Technique
31%inclusion45 decks143 decks
30%synergy
Brilliant Wings
31%inclusion45 decks143 decks
30%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
28%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Spirit Loop
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
26%synergy
Timely Ward
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Feather of Flight
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Nowhere to Run
26%inclusion37 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion34 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Greater Auramancy
24%inclusion34 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
20%synergy
Forum Filibuster
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Reprobation
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Minion's Return
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
-4%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Duty
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Vow of Malice
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Vow of Torment
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Fallen Ideal
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Pariah
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
81%inclusion116 decks143 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
80%inclusion115 decks143 decks
76%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
63%inclusion90 decks143 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
14%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion50 decks143 decks
27%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
24%inclusion34 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
-18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
-7%synergy
Detection Tower
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion129 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion124 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion110 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion73 decks143 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion38 decks143 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion142 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion142 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion141 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
92%inclusion131 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion131 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Heath
84%inclusion120 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion101 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
66%inclusion95 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
66%inclusion94 decks143 decks
54%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
62%inclusion89 decks143 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion85 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Desolate Mire
53%inclusion76 decks143 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion75 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
48%inclusion69 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion67 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Expanse
43%inclusion57 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion60 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
32%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion46 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion45 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
-23%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion36 decks143 decks
23%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Study Hall
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
-19%synergy
Forum of Amity
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
0%synergy