Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Mind Stone
3.5%inclusion4 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Black Widow, Super Spy
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Super Villain Lockup
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Political Triumph
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
1.9%inclusion3 decks158 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
93%inclusion147 decks158 decks
90%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
96%inclusion152 decks158 decks
89%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion149 decks158 decks
87%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
95%inclusion150 decks158 decks
85%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
94%inclusion148 decks158 decks
85%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
84%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion142 decks158 decks
83%synergy
Redemption Arc
85%inclusion135 decks158 decks
80%synergy
Coercive Impetus
91%inclusion136 decks149 decks
79%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
83%inclusion131 decks158 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
86%inclusion136 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Sage's Reverie
83%inclusion131 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Starfield Mystic
82%inclusion130 decks158 decks
75%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
82%inclusion130 decks158 decks
75%synergy
Changing Loyalty
81%inclusion121 decks149 decks
69%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
81%inclusion128 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Gift of Immortality
80%inclusion127 decks158 decks
73%synergy
Flickering Ward
78%inclusion124 decks158 decks
75%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
76%inclusion120 decks158 decks
71%synergy
Ethereal Armor
75%inclusion118 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
73%inclusion115 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
73%inclusion115 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
72%inclusion108 decks149 decks
62%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
72%inclusion107 decks149 decks
62%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
72%inclusion113 decks158 decks
63%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
63%inclusion99 decks158 decks
58%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Herald of Amity
56%inclusion84 decks149 decks
49%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Doomwake Giant
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Umbra Mystic
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Hero of Iroas
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Shay Cormac
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Daxos the Returned
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Keen Duelist
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
65%inclusion102 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Fracture
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Vanishing Verse
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Despark
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
68%inclusion107 decks158 decks
62%synergy
Retether
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
43%inclusion68 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Replenish
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
74%inclusion117 decks158 decks
62%synergy
Spirit Mantle
73%inclusion116 decks158 decks
68%synergy
Animate Dead
73%inclusion115 decks158 decks
62%synergy
Martial Impetus
70%inclusion111 decks158 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
61%synergy
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Spirit Link
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Shielded by Faith
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Destiny
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Sphere of Safety
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
46%inclusion72 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Glasswing Grace
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Screams from Within
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Chains of Custody
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Link
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Visions of Brutality
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Tempest Technique
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Brilliant Wings
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Timely Ward
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Feather of Flight
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Spirit Loop
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Nowhere to Run
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Reprobation
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Forum Filibuster
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Vow of Duty
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Minion's Return
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Malice
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-0%synergy
Vow of Torment
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Fallen Ideal
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
80%inclusion127 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
53%synergy
War Room
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Detection Tower
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion134 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion117 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
-26%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion145 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion144 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Heath
85%inclusion135 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Turbulent Moor
83%inclusion124 decks149 decks
62%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
80%inclusion119 decks149 decks
58%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
54%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion102 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Desolate Mire
53%inclusion84 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Umbral Expanse
42%inclusion63 decks149 decks
31%synergy
Glasswing Grace
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
-24%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
-17%synergy
Forum of Amity
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Silverquill Campus
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Study Hall
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-13%synergy