Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Coercive Impetus
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Herald of Amity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Changing Loyalty
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Umbral Expanse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Redemption Arc
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Winds of Rath
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Flickering Ward
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Angelic Destiny
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Starfield Mystic
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Gift of Immortality
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Fracture
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Spirit Mantle
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Sage's Reverie
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Hero of Iroas
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Firemane Commando
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Doomwake Giant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Keen Duelist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Shay Cormac
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grim Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Joined Researchers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Vanishing Verse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Divine Resilience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bovine Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Invoke the Divine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-51%synergy
Immortal Obligation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Retether
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Fated Clash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Gods
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
World Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Martial Impetus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Ethereal Armor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Chains of Custody
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Visions of Brutality
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Shielded by Faith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Screams from Within
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
All That Glitters
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Spirit Link
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Clawing Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Hyena Umbra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Link
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Fallen Ideal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Minion's Return
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Timely Ward
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sphere of Safety
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Land Tax
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Nowhere to Run
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Forum Filibuster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gelid Shackles
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spectral Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Flickerform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tempest Technique
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gryff's Boon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dragon Scales
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minimus Containment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Duty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pariah
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pacifism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Necrosynthesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Desolate Mire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Turbulent Moor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Silverquill Campus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Study Hall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Forum of Amity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Glasswing Grace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Promising Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy