Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - 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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The Sentry, Golden Guardian
1.4%inclusion9 decks626 decks
1%synergy
The Mind Stone
1.4%inclusion6 decks427 decks
-0%synergy
Black Widow, Super Spy
0.6%inclusion1 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Super Villain Lockup
0.6%inclusion1 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Political Triumph
0.5%inclusion1 decks188 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
94%inclusion589 decks626 decks
91%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
95%inclusion593 decks626 decks
88%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
95%inclusion593 decks626 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
95%inclusion592 decks626 decks
86%synergy
Redemption Arc
91%inclusion568 decks626 decks
85%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion568 decks626 decks
85%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
94%inclusion588 decks626 decks
84%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion564 decks626 decks
83%synergy
Coercive Impetus
93%inclusion550 decks592 decks
81%synergy
Sage's Reverie
85%inclusion535 decks626 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Changing Loyalty
88%inclusion521 decks592 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
88%inclusion549 decks626 decks
77%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
85%inclusion530 decks626 decks
77%synergy
Starfield Mystic
82%inclusion513 decks626 decks
75%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
82%inclusion485 decks592 decks
72%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
81%inclusion482 decks592 decks
71%synergy
Gift of Immortality
81%inclusion509 decks626 decks
74%synergy
Flickering Ward
81%inclusion504 decks626 decks
77%synergy
Martial Impetus
80%inclusion500 decks626 decks
74%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
78%inclusion491 decks626 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion121 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion86 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.5%inclusion53 decks626 decks
-6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.5%inclusion53 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Transcendent Envoy
78%inclusion486 decks626 decks
72%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
77%inclusion484 decks626 decks
71%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
72%inclusion451 decks626 decks
66%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
66%inclusion412 decks626 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Amity
63%inclusion375 decks592 decks
56%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
61%inclusion384 decks626 decks
58%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
51%inclusion321 decks626 decks
47%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
48%inclusion302 decks626 decks
41%synergy
Doomwake Giant
48%inclusion300 decks626 decks
44%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
45%inclusion284 decks626 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion247 decks626 decks
37%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
39%inclusion246 decks626 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion229 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
32%inclusion192 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
27%inclusion168 decks626 decks
25%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
26%inclusion160 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
22%inclusion139 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion133 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
21%inclusion131 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
21%inclusion130 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Firemane Commando
20%inclusion126 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
19%inclusion120 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
19%inclusion120 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
16%inclusion102 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Umbra Mystic
16%inclusion99 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion98 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion93 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion80 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion80 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
12%inclusion77 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Shay Cormac
12%inclusion72 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion70 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
10%inclusion63 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion62 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion61 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion50 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
-0%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.5%inclusion47 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.3%inclusion46 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Daxos the Returned
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.8%inclusion36 decks626 decks
-6%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
5.8%inclusion36 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
69%inclusion434 decks626 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion430 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Fracture
49%inclusion309 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Vanishing Verse
36%inclusion226 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion216 decks626 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion166 decks626 decks
-23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion88 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion57 decks585 decks
1%synergy
Despark
9.3%inclusion58 decks626 decks
-21%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.2%inclusion45 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
7.0%inclusion44 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion40 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
6.4%inclusion40 decks626 decks
-16%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
-19%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion38 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
74%inclusion461 decks626 decks
68%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
50%inclusion310 decks626 decks
44%synergy
Retether
43%inclusion271 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion146 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion86 decks626 decks
-18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion79 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.8%inclusion55 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Replenish
8.3%inclusion52 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
7.0%inclusion44 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion54 decks626 decks
-16%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.6%inclusion35 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
75%inclusion472 decks626 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
74%inclusion465 decks626 decks
64%synergy
Spirit Mantle
74%inclusion464 decks626 decks
69%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
73%inclusion457 decks626 decks
68%synergy
Ethereal Armor
70%inclusion440 decks626 decks
63%synergy
All That Glitters
66%inclusion415 decks626 decks
58%synergy
Ghostly Prison
66%inclusion411 decks626 decks
50%synergy
Angelic Destiny
58%inclusion363 decks626 decks
53%synergy
Shielded by Faith
54%inclusion340 decks626 decks
51%synergy
Screams from Within
50%inclusion310 decks626 decks
47%synergy
Chains of Custody
46%inclusion290 decks626 decks
44%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
45%inclusion284 decks626 decks
36%synergy
Sphere of Safety
43%inclusion268 decks626 decks
37%synergy
Glasswing Grace
42%inclusion263 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Spirit Link
41%inclusion258 decks626 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion246 decks626 decks
37%synergy
Forum Filibuster
35%inclusion210 decks592 decks
30%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
33%inclusion207 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
32%inclusion202 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
31%inclusion194 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Link
31%inclusion191 decks626 decks
26%synergy
Visions of Brutality
30%inclusion185 decks626 decks
28%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
28%inclusion176 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Timely Ward
28%inclusion174 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
26%inclusion164 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
25%inclusion158 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Tempest Technique
25%inclusion157 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
24%inclusion153 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
23%inclusion142 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Feather of Flight
22%inclusion139 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Nowhere to Run
22%inclusion135 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Fallen Ideal
21%inclusion129 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Malice
19%inclusion120 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Brilliant Wings
19%inclusion118 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Loop
19%inclusion116 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion115 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Greater Auramancy
18%inclusion111 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Vow of Duty
18%inclusion110 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion107 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion106 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Reprobation
17%inclusion104 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Torment
16%inclusion103 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Minion's Return
15%inclusion94 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion93 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion93 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion83 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion70 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
-11%synergy
Minimus Containment
10%inclusion65 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
82%inclusion512 decks626 decks
77%synergy
Bojuka Bog
79%inclusion497 decks626 decks
35%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion316 decks626 decks
42%synergy
War Room
48%inclusion299 decks626 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion152 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion107 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion101 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion80 decks626 decks
-20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion80 decks626 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion60 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
-13%synergy
Detection Tower
7.0%inclusion44 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion32 decks626 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion562 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion557 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion488 decks626 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion325 decks626 decks
30%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion161 decks626 decks
-28%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion66 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion621 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion620 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion617 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion592 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
89%inclusion556 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Turbulent Moor
86%inclusion509 decks592 decks
64%synergy
Fetid Heath
85%inclusion532 decks626 decks
43%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
85%inclusion501 decks592 decks
63%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
75%inclusion471 decks626 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
69%inclusion434 decks626 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion409 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Desolate Mire
65%inclusion406 decks626 decks
47%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion356 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Expanse
56%inclusion334 decks592 decks
45%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion333 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion327 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion286 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Glasswing Grace
42%inclusion263 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
36%inclusion223 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion222 decks626 decks
-4%synergy
Forum of Amity
31%inclusion185 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion195 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion195 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion194 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Study Hall
29%inclusion182 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Silverquill Campus
29%inclusion181 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion163 decks626 decks
-24%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion153 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion133 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion114 decks626 decks
-21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion98 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion78 decks626 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
9.3%inclusion58 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion50 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion40 decks626 decks
1%synergy