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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Moxfield
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Coercive Impetus
95%inclusion91 decks96 decks
82%synergy
Changing Loyalty
83%inclusion80 decks96 decks
70%synergy
Turbulent Moor
78%inclusion75 decks96 decks
57%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
78%inclusion75 decks96 decks
66%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
77%inclusion74 decks96 decks
57%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
91%inclusion96 decks105 decks
89%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
95%inclusion100 decks105 decks
88%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
93%inclusion98 decks105 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
94%inclusion99 decks105 decks
86%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
95%inclusion100 decks105 decks
86%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion94 decks105 decks
83%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
88%inclusion92 decks105 decks
82%synergy
Redemption Arc
86%inclusion90 decks105 decks
81%synergy
Sage's Reverie
87%inclusion91 decks105 decks
80%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
80%inclusion84 decks105 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
86%inclusion90 decks105 decks
76%synergy
Starfield Mystic
82%inclusion86 decks105 decks
75%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
80%inclusion84 decks105 decks
73%synergy
Gift of Immortality
79%inclusion83 decks105 decks
72%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
78%inclusion82 decks105 decks
74%synergy
Land Tax
77%inclusion81 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
71%synergy
Animate Dead
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Flickering Ward
75%inclusion79 decks105 decks
73%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
74%inclusion78 decks105 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Transcendent Envoy
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
68%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
71%inclusion75 decks105 decks
63%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
57%synergy
Herald of Amity
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
54%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
55%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
55%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
55%inclusion58 decks105 decks
51%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
51%inclusion54 decks105 decks
48%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Doomwake Giant
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Umbra Mystic
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Shay Cormac
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Daxos the Returned
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Grim Guardian
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Firemane Commando
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Keen Duelist
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Fracture
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
-12%synergy
Vanishing Verse
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
54%synergy
Retether
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
49%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
-13%synergy
Replenish
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ethereal Armor
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Martial Impetus
70%inclusion74 decks105 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion70 decks105 decks
59%synergy
Spirit Mantle
64%inclusion67 decks105 decks
59%synergy
Ghostly Prison
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Spirit Link
55%inclusion58 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Angelic Destiny
50%inclusion53 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Sphere of Safety
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
40%synergy
Shielded by Faith
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
42%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Glasswing Grace
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Link
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Visions of Brutality
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Chains of Custody
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Screams from Within
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Brilliant Wings
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Tempest Technique
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Feather of Flight
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Nowhere to Run
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Forum Filibuster
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Timely Ward
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Loop
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Greater Auramancy
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Minion's Return
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Vow of Duty
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Reprobation
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Malice
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Torment
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Fallen Ideal
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Clawing Torment
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Soul Link
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
77%inclusion81 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
15%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion93 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion92 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion79 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion104 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion104 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion104 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
90%inclusion95 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion93 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
81%inclusion85 decks105 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion74 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
66%inclusion69 decks105 decks
54%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
65%inclusion68 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion61 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Expanse
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Glasswing Grace
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
-24%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Forum of Amity
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Study Hall
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Silverquill Campus
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
0%synergy