Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Core

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
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Changing Loyalty
95%inclusion289 decks303 decks
82%synergy
Coercive Impetus
93%inclusion283 decks303 decks
81%synergy
Turbulent Moor
90%inclusion273 decks303 decks
70%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
89%inclusion270 decks303 decks
70%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
89%inclusion270 decks303 decks
78%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
95%inclusion314 decks329 decks
93%synergy
Redemption Arc
95%inclusion311 decks329 decks
90%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
95%inclusion314 decks329 decks
90%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
95%inclusion314 decks329 decks
89%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
96%inclusion317 decks329 decks
88%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
96%inclusion316 decks329 decks
87%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
92%inclusion302 decks329 decks
87%synergy
Sage's Reverie
91%inclusion299 decks329 decks
85%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
91%inclusion298 decks329 decks
84%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
89%inclusion292 decks329 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
91%inclusion298 decks329 decks
81%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
88%inclusion266 decks303 decks
76%synergy
Starfield Mystic
87%inclusion287 decks329 decks
81%synergy
Gift of Immortality
86%inclusion284 decks329 decks
80%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
85%inclusion280 decks329 decks
80%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
85%inclusion279 decks329 decks
80%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
83%inclusion274 decks329 decks
78%synergy
Flickering Ward
83%inclusion273 decks329 decks
81%synergy
Martial Impetus
83%inclusion272 decks329 decks
78%synergy
Land Tax
81%inclusion266 decks329 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
80%inclusion262 decks329 decks
74%synergy
Herald of Amity
76%inclusion229 decks303 decks
67%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
70%inclusion231 decks329 decks
67%synergy
Doomwake Giant
59%inclusion193 decks329 decks
55%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
58%inclusion192 decks329 decks
52%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
57%inclusion186 decks329 decks
49%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
50%inclusion163 decks329 decks
48%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
47%inclusion143 decks303 decks
38%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
45%inclusion149 decks329 decks
41%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
40%inclusion130 decks329 decks
35%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion123 decks329 decks
30%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
36%inclusion118 decks329 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion116 decks329 decks
30%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
35%inclusion114 decks329 decks
29%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
30%inclusion100 decks329 decks
28%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
30%inclusion100 decks329 decks
27%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
30%inclusion98 decks329 decks
27%synergy
Firemane Commando
29%inclusion95 decks329 decks
26%synergy
Keen Duelist
21%inclusion68 decks329 decks
18%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
20%inclusion65 decks329 decks
17%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
20%inclusion65 decks329 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
18%inclusion59 decks329 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion58 decks329 decks
15%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
17%inclusion57 decks329 decks
16%synergy
Hero of Iroas
13%inclusion43 decks329 decks
11%synergy
Shay Cormac
13%inclusion42 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion40 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
2%synergy
Umbra Mystic
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Grim Guardian
10%inclusion34 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
10%inclusion32 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.5%inclusion28 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.3%inclusion24 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.0%inclusion23 decks329 decks
-11%synergy
Daxos the Returned
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
-14%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
77%inclusion252 decks329 decks
57%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion236 decks329 decks
31%synergy
Fracture
57%inclusion186 decks329 decks
37%synergy
Vanishing Verse
44%inclusion145 decks329 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion113 decks329 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion84 decks329 decks
-24%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion39 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion32 decks329 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
-15%synergy
Despark
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
-22%synergy
Erode
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.3%inclusion24 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
80%inclusion264 decks329 decks
75%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
59%inclusion195 decks329 decks
55%synergy
Retether
36%inclusion118 decks329 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion63 decks329 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion51 decks329 decks
12%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion41 decks329 decks
-20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
7.6%inclusion25 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion20 decks329 decks
-19%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
78%inclusion257 decks329 decks
73%synergy
Animate Dead
77%inclusion252 decks329 decks
67%synergy
Ghostly Prison
74%inclusion242 decks329 decks
58%synergy
Shielded by Faith
69%inclusion226 decks329 decks
66%synergy
Angelic Destiny
67%inclusion219 decks329 decks
62%synergy
Ethereal Armor
63%inclusion207 decks329 decks
56%synergy
All That Glitters
60%inclusion199 decks329 decks
53%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
60%inclusion196 decks329 decks
55%synergy
Chains of Custody
57%inclusion187 decks329 decks
55%synergy
Screams from Within
53%inclusion175 decks329 decks
51%synergy
Forum Filibuster
52%inclusion159 decks303 decks
46%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
43%inclusion143 decks329 decks
42%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
41%inclusion134 decks329 decks
40%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion131 decks329 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Link
37%inclusion123 decks329 decks
32%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
36%inclusion118 decks329 decks
26%synergy
Sphere of Safety
35%inclusion115 decks329 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
33%inclusion110 decks329 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion108 decks329 decks
30%synergy
Fallen Ideal
32%inclusion104 decks329 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
29%inclusion96 decks329 decks
25%synergy
Timely Ward
29%inclusion96 decks329 decks
24%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
29%inclusion95 decks329 decks
24%synergy
Visions of Brutality
27%inclusion89 decks329 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Link
26%inclusion85 decks329 decks
22%synergy
Feather of Flight
24%inclusion78 decks329 decks
21%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
23%inclusion75 decks329 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Technique
23%inclusion75 decks329 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion70 decks329 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
21%inclusion68 decks329 decks
17%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
20%inclusion60 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Duty
19%inclusion63 decks329 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Torment
19%inclusion63 decks329 decks
18%synergy
Vow of Malice
19%inclusion61 decks329 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
18%inclusion60 decks329 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Loop
18%inclusion59 decks329 decks
16%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion57 decks329 decks
14%synergy
Minion's Return
16%inclusion54 decks329 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion49 decks329 decks
-2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
15%inclusion48 decks329 decks
13%synergy
Reprobation
14%inclusion47 decks329 decks
11%synergy
Greater Auramancy
13%inclusion42 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
12%inclusion41 decks329 decks
11%synergy
Rune of Mortality
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion37 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Minimus Containment
11%inclusion36 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion35 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.5%inclusion28 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
85%inclusion280 decks329 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
82%inclusion271 decks329 decks
79%synergy
War Room
60%inclusion196 decks329 decks
52%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
39%inclusion129 decks329 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion67 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion40 decks329 decks
-21%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion39 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
-11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion24 decks329 decks
-2%synergy
Detection Tower
6.4%inclusion21 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion299 decks329 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion293 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
81%inclusion265 decks329 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion196 decks329 decks
38%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion78 decks329 decks
-31%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion327 decks329 decks
13%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion324 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion322 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion319 decks329 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
92%inclusion304 decks329 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Heath
91%inclusion301 decks329 decks
51%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
86%inclusion283 decks329 decks
44%synergy
Fabled Passage
75%inclusion248 decks329 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion248 decks329 decks
50%synergy
Desolate Mire
73%inclusion240 decks329 decks
56%synergy
Umbral Expanse
67%inclusion204 decks303 decks
57%synergy
Temple of Silence
59%inclusion194 decks329 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion178 decks329 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion148 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
45%inclusion147 decks329 decks
34%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion145 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Forum of Amity
43%inclusion130 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion140 decks329 decks
28%synergy
Study Hall
43%inclusion140 decks329 decks
41%synergy
Silverquill Campus
40%inclusion132 decks329 decks
35%synergy
Glasswing Grace
40%inclusion131 decks329 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion89 decks329 decks
-13%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion87 decks329 decks
-24%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion77 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion63 decks329 decks
-21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion62 decks329 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion60 decks329 decks
-12%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
16%inclusion51 decks329 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion42 decks329 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion40 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion39 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
9.1%inclusion30 decks329 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
1%synergy