Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget 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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Eriette of the Charmed Apple
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
94%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
91%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
91%synergy
Starfield Mystic
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
88%synergy
Redemption Arc
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
88%synergy
Martial Impetus
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
86%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
86%synergy
Changing Loyalty
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
86%synergy
Angelic Destiny
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
85%synergy
Flickering Ward
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
85%synergy
Coercive Impetus
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
81%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
85%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
84%synergy
Gift of Immortality
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
84%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
84%synergy
Sage's Reverie
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
83%synergy
Herald of Amity
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
81%synergy
Creatures
Eiganjo Dynastorian
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
82%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
78%synergy
Doomwake Giant
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Firemane Commando
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Keen Duelist
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Shay Cormac
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Grim Guardian
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Hero of Iroas
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Fracture
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Inkshield
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Vanishing Verse
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-51%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-38%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Killian's Confidence
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Spirit Mantle
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
80%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
78%synergy
Shielded by Faith
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Ghostly Prison
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Land Tax
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Chains of Custody
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Screams from Within
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Forum Filibuster
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Ethereal Armor
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Fallen Ideal
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Glasswing Grace
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Link
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Malice
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Tempest Technique
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Vow of Duty
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Visions of Brutality
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Safety
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Torment
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Feather of Flight
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Link
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Grasp
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Minion's Return
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Minimus Containment
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Reprobation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Embrace
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-20%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Rune of Mortality
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Ragged Veins
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
82%synergy
Bojuka Bog
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
41%synergy
War Room
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Turbulent Moor
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Desolate Mire
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Umbral Expanse
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Temple of Silence
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Fabled Passage
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
68%synergy
Forum of Amity
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Silverquill Campus
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Study Hall
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Glasswing Grace
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-36%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-24%synergy