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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Changing Loyalty
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
79%synergy
Coercive Impetus
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
75%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Turbulent Moor
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
53%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
95%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
94%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
86%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
84%synergy
Ethereal Armor
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
84%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Redemption Arc
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Sage's Reverie
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Flickering Ward
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
78%synergy
All That Glitters
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Martial Impetus
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Starfield Mystic
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Winds of Rath
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Transcendent Envoy
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Herald of Amity
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Doomwake Giant
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Hero of Iroas
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Umbra Mystic
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Shay Cormac
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Grim Guardian
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Fracture
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Vanishing Verse
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Despark
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Retether
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Replenish
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Three Dreams
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Gift of Immortality
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Spirit Mantle
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Tempest Technique
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Sphere of Safety
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Spirit Link
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Link
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Shielded by Faith
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Screams from Within
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Destiny
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Timely Ward
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Brilliant Wings
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Chains of Custody
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Visions of Brutality
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Loop
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Vow of Malice
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Feather of Flight
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Vow of Torment
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Greater Auramancy
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Duty
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Pariah
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Fallen Ideal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Minion's Return
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Forum Filibuster
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Reprobation
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Gift
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Clawing Torment
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Oil
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
21%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Fabled Passage
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Desolate Mire
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Umbral Expanse
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Forum of Amity
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Study Hall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy