Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Core 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Changing Loyalty
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
79%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
78%synergy
Turbulent Moor
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
69%synergy
Coercive Impetus
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
76%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
67%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
91%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
86%synergy
Redemption Arc
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
86%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
85%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
85%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
85%synergy
Martial Impetus
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
84%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
84%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
84%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Sage's Reverie
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
81%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
74%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
75%synergy
Starfield Mystic
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
79%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
76%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
76%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
76%synergy
Land Tax
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Gift of Immortality
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Amity
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Doomwake Giant
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Firemane Commando
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Hero of Iroas
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Shay Cormac
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Grim Guardian
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Umbra Mystic
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Daxos the Returned
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Windborn Muse
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Spirited Companion
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Auramancer
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Fracture
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Vanishing Verse
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-28%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
71%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Retether
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Damn
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-26%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Flickering Ward
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Ethereal Armor
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Animate Dead
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Spirit Mantle
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
64%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Angelic Destiny
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Shielded by Faith
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Glasswing Grace
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Screams from Within
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Forum Filibuster
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Chains of Custody
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Spirit Link
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Sphere of Safety
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Timely Ward
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Feather of Flight
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Vow of Duty
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Link
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Visions of Brutality
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Vow of Torment
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Tempest Technique
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Vow of Malice
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Nowhere to Run
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Loop
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Gift
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Fallen Ideal
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Minion's Return
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Grasp
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Wings
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Rune of Mortality
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Minimus Containment
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Reprobation
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
31%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Detection Tower
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-38%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Fetid Heath
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Fabled Passage
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Umbral Expanse
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Desolate Mire
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Forum of Amity
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Study Hall
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Silverquill Campus
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy