Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive 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
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Coercive Impetus
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Herald of Amity
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
94%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
92%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
89%synergy
Redemption Arc
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
89%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
82%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
80%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Ethereal Armor
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Sage's Reverie
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Martial Impetus
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
73%synergy
All That Glitters
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Land Tax
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Gift of Immortality
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Flickering Ward
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Winds of Rath
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Creatures
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Starfield Mystic
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Doomwake Giant
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Shay Cormac
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Hero of Iroas
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Umbra Mystic
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Firemane Commando
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Grim Guardian
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Claim Jumper
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Wicked Visitor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Windborn Muse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Fracture
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Vanishing Verse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Despark
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Retether
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Replenish
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Three Dreams
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Resurgent Belief
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Ghostly Prison
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Spirit Mantle
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Glasswing Grace
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Spirit Link
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Tempest Technique
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Shielded by Faith
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Sphere of Safety
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Visions of Brutality
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Link
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Minion's Return
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Vow of Malice
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Timely Ward
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Brilliant Wings
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Destiny
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Nowhere to Run
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Vow of Torment
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Chains of Custody
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Screams from Within
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Loop
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Greater Auramancy
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Reprobation
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Forum Filibuster
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Super State
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Pariah
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Duty
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Fallen Ideal
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Flickerform
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
17%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Detection Tower
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Turbulent Moor
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Fabled Passage
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Glasswing Grace
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Scrubland
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-29%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-24%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Study Hall
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Forum of Amity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy