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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Coercive Impetus
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Turbulent Moor
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Changing Loyalty
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
57%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Killian, Ink Duelist
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Redemption Arc
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Animate Dead
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Starfield Mystic
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Sage's Reverie
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Ghostly Prison
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Gift of Immortality
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Land Tax
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Flickering Ward
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Herald of Amity
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Doomwake Giant
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Shay Cormac
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Grim Guardian
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hero of Iroas
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Daxos the Returned
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spirited Companion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Umbra Mystic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Fracture
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Vanishing Verse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Retether
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Replenish
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Martial Impetus
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
All That Glitters
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Ethereal Armor
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Spirit Mantle
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Spirit Link
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Angelic Destiny
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Visions of Brutality
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Sphere of Safety
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Glasswing Grace
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Screams from Within
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Shielded by Faith
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Feather of Flight
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Nowhere to Run
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Chains of Custody
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Loop
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Vow of Malice
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Link
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Tempest Technique
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Brilliant Wings
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Vow of Torment
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forum Filibuster
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Duty
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fallen Ideal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Soul Link
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Clawing Torment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Reprobation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Minion's Return
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
14%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Detection Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Fabled Passage
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Desolate Mire
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Expanse
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Study Hall
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Forum of Amity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Silverquill Campus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy