Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Core 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Changing Loyalty
95%inclusion86 decks91 decks
81%synergy
Coercive Impetus
92%inclusion84 decks91 decks
79%synergy
Turbulent Moor
91%inclusion83 decks91 decks
70%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
89%inclusion81 decks91 decks
77%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
88%inclusion80 decks91 decks
67%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
96%inclusion96 decks100 decks
94%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
96%inclusion96 decks100 decks
89%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
96%inclusion96 decks100 decks
88%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
97%inclusion97 decks100 decks
88%synergy
Redemption Arc
92%inclusion92 decks100 decks
87%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
93%inclusion93 decks100 decks
87%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion91 decks100 decks
86%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
92%inclusion92 decks100 decks
85%synergy
Starfield Mystic
89%inclusion89 decks100 decks
83%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
89%inclusion89 decks100 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
88%inclusion88 decks100 decks
78%synergy
Sage's Reverie
88%inclusion88 decks100 decks
81%synergy
Martial Impetus
87%inclusion87 decks100 decks
82%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
87%inclusion79 decks91 decks
76%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
83%inclusion83 decks100 decks
78%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
83%inclusion83 decks100 decks
78%synergy
Gift of Immortality
82%inclusion82 decks100 decks
75%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
82%inclusion82 decks100 decks
76%synergy
Land Tax
82%inclusion82 decks100 decks
70%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
80%inclusion80 decks100 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Amity
74%inclusion67 decks91 decks
65%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
72%inclusion72 decks100 decks
69%synergy
Doomwake Giant
63%inclusion63 decks100 decks
60%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
53%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
46%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
45%inclusion45 decks100 decks
43%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Firemane Commando
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Hero of Iroas
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Shay Cormac
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Umbra Mystic
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Grim Guardian
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Daxos the Returned
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Spirited Companion
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
74%inclusion74 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Inkshield
74%inclusion74 decks100 decks
54%synergy
Fracture
59%inclusion59 decks100 decks
39%synergy
Vanishing Verse
45%inclusion45 decks100 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
-36%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
-25%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-16%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
80%inclusion80 decks100 decks
75%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
54%inclusion54 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Retether
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-19%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Flickering Ward
78%inclusion78 decks100 decks
75%synergy
Animate Dead
76%inclusion76 decks100 decks
66%synergy
Spirit Mantle
75%inclusion75 decks100 decks
70%synergy
Angelic Destiny
71%inclusion71 decks100 decks
67%synergy
Ghostly Prison
68%inclusion68 decks100 decks
53%synergy
Ethereal Armor
66%inclusion66 decks100 decks
59%synergy
All That Glitters
63%inclusion63 decks100 decks
55%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
63%inclusion63 decks100 decks
59%synergy
Shielded by Faith
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
57%synergy
Forum Filibuster
59%inclusion54 decks91 decks
53%synergy
Screams from Within
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
56%synergy
Chains of Custody
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
50%synergy
Glasswing Grace
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
40%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Link
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Sphere of Safety
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Timely Ward
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Link
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Fallen Ideal
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Feather of Flight
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Visions of Brutality
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Tempest Technique
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Vow of Torment
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Duty
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Gift
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Loop
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Nowhere to Run
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Malice
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Rune of Mortality
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Greater Auramancy
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Minion's Return
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Reprobation
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Grasp
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
81%inclusion81 decks100 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
79%inclusion79 decks100 decks
75%synergy
War Room
56%inclusion56 decks100 decks
48%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
-21%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Detection Tower
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion89 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion88 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion78 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
-37%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion99 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion98 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion98 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion97 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
93%inclusion93 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
93%inclusion93 decks100 decks
52%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
87%inclusion87 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Fabled Passage
77%inclusion77 decks100 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion75 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Desolate Mire
72%inclusion72 decks100 decks
55%synergy
Umbral Expanse
70%inclusion64 decks91 decks
59%synergy
Temple of Silence
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
53%inclusion53 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Glasswing Grace
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
40%synergy
Forum of Amity
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Silverquill Campus
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Study Hall
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
-25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
-16%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-7%synergy