Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Optimized

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
2.1%inclusion2 decks96 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
90%inclusion86 decks96 decks
86%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
90%inclusion86 decks96 decks
81%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
86%inclusion83 decks96 decks
80%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
86%inclusion83 decks96 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion84 decks96 decks
78%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
88%inclusion84 decks96 decks
77%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
78%inclusion75 decks96 decks
72%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
72%synergy
Redemption Arc
73%inclusion70 decks96 decks
67%synergy
Flickering Ward
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Parasitic Impetus
73%inclusion70 decks96 decks
66%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
72%inclusion65 decks90 decks
62%synergy
Coercive Impetus
71%inclusion64 decks90 decks
59%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
71%inclusion64 decks90 decks
60%synergy
Ethereal Armor
71%inclusion68 decks96 decks
63%synergy
Sage's Reverie
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
63%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
60%synergy
Ghostly Prison
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
53%synergy
Changing Loyalty
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
55%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
56%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
57%synergy
Starfield Mystic
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
55%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
57%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
53%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
47%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
47%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Amity
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Doomwake Giant
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Umbra Mystic
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Guardian
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Shay Cormac
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Daxos the Returned
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Hero of Iroas
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Keen Duelist
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-24%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Despark
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-23%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Retether
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Replenish
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Armageddon
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-13%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Immortality
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
57%synergy
Animate Dead
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
54%synergy
Land Tax
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
52%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
57%synergy
Spirit Mantle
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
53%synergy
Sphere of Safety
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Martial Impetus
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Angelic Destiny
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Link
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Shielded by Faith
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Greater Auramancy
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
39%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Spirit Link
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Visions of Brutality
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Screams from Within
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Chains of Custody
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Forum Filibuster
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Brilliant Wings
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Tempest Technique
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Loop
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Malice
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Fallen Ideal
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Reprobation
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Pariah
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Feather of Flight
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Oil
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Ossification
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Minion's Return
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
67%inclusion64 decks96 decks
58%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
10%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-25%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion87 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion74 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion96 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion95 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion94 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion80 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion79 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion74 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
71%inclusion68 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Turbulent Moor
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Expanse
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Desolate Mire
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Forum of Amity
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Field
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
-29%synergy
Silverquill Campus
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Study Hall
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-6%synergy