Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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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Moxfield
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Black Widow, Super Spy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The Vision
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Mind Stone
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
90%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
85%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Redemption Arc
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Ghostly Prison
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Coercive Impetus
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Starfield Mystic
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Gift of Immortality
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Sage's Reverie
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Changing Loyalty
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Flickering Ward
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Eiganjo Dynastorian
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Herald of Amity
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Doomwake Giant
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Umbra Mystic
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Shay Cormac
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Grim Guardian
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Hero of Iroas
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Keen Duelist
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Daxos the Returned
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Vanishing Verse
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Reprieve
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Despark
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Retether
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Spirit Mantle
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
62%synergy
All That Glitters
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Martial Impetus
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Ethereal Armor
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Angelic Destiny
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Shielded by Faith
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Sphere of Safety
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Spirit Link
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Screams from Within
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Visions of Brutality
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Chains of Custody
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Forum Filibuster
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Technique
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Brilliant Wings
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Spirit Loop
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Link
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Feather of Flight
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Vow of Malice
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Timely Ward
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Nowhere to Run
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Duty
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Reprobation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Vow of Torment
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Fallen Ideal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Glistening Oil
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Minion's Return
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Greater Auramancy
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Minimus Containment
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Pariah
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Heath
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Turbulent Moor
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Fabled Passage
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Desolate Mire
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Silence
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Expanse
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Study Hall
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Silverquill Campus
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Forum of Amity
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy