Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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Coercive Impetus
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
81%synergy
Turbulent Moor
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
71%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Changing Loyalty
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
75%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
98%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
91%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
91%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
90%synergy
Redemption Arc
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
89%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
89%synergy
Sage's Reverie
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
86%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
85%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
84%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Starfield Mystic
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Ghostly Prison
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Spirit Mantle
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
84%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Gift of Immortality
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Winds of Rath
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Eiganjo Dynastorian
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Herald of Amity
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Doomwake Giant
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Firemane Commando
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Grim Guardian
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Hero of Iroas
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Shay Cormac
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Umbra Mystic
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Archon of the Wild Rose
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Inkshield
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Fracture
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Vanishing Verse
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-43%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-38%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Despark
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Mortify
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Retether
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Martial Impetus
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Flickering Ward
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Shielded by Faith
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Animate Dead
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Land Tax
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Chains of Custody
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Angelic Destiny
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Screams from Within
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Forum Filibuster
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Ethereal Armor
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
49%synergy
All That Glitters
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Fallen Ideal
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Spirit Link
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Sphere of Safety
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Feather of Flight
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Nowhere to Run
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Visions of Brutality
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Tempest Technique
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Link
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Minion's Return
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Gift
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Duty
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Reprobation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Torment
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Grasp
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Minimus Containment
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Malice
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
84%synergy
War Room
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-35%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Fetid Heath
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Desolate Mire
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Temple of Silence
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Fabled Passage
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Umbral Expanse
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Study Hall
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Silverquill Campus
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Forum of Amity
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Godless Shrine
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-36%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-35%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-30%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-17%synergy