Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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The Sentry, Golden Guardian
4.3%inclusion3 decks70 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
90%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
87%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
85%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
84%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
82%synergy
Ethereal Armor
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
81%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
80%synergy
Redemption Arc
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
79%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Coercive Impetus
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
77%synergy
Changing Loyalty
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
75%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
83%inclusion52 decks63 decks
72%synergy
Martial Impetus
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
75%synergy
Flickering Ward
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
75%synergy
All That Glitters
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Sage's Reverie
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
66%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Eiganjo Dynastorian
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Starfield Mystic
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Herald of Amity
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Doomwake Giant
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Hero of Iroas
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Shay Cormac
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Umbra Mystic
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-0%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Keen Duelist
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Grim Guardian
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Firemane Commando
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Fracture
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Vanishing Verse
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Retether
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
54%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Replenish
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Three Dreams
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Songbirds' Blessing
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Gift of Immortality
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Ghostly Prison
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Spirit Mantle
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Sphere of Safety
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Spirit Link
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Link
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Tempest Technique
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Angelic Destiny
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Chains of Custody
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Visions of Brutality
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Brilliant Wings
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Shielded by Faith
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Timely Ward
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Screams from Within
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Greater Auramancy
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Vow of Malice
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Reprobation
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Feather of Flight
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Minion's Return
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Loop
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Nowhere to Run
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Vow of Torment
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Super State
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Vow of Duty
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Forum Filibuster
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Glistening Oil
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Pariah
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Clawing Torment
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Fallen Ideal
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
66%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
15%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Detection Tower
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
The Black Gate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Turbulent Moor
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Fabled Passage
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Scrubland
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Desolate Mire
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Expanse
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Study Hall
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Forum of Amity
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy