Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - 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
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Coercive Impetus
93%inclusion296 decks318 decks
80%synergy
Changing Loyalty
90%inclusion285 decks318 decks
77%synergy
Turbulent Moor
85%inclusion269 decks318 decks
65%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
85%inclusion269 decks318 decks
73%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
84%inclusion266 decks318 decks
64%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
94%inclusion332 decks353 decks
92%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
94%inclusion331 decks353 decks
88%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
93%inclusion329 decks353 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
93%inclusion329 decks353 decks
85%synergy
Redemption Arc
90%inclusion317 decks353 decks
85%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
94%inclusion331 decks353 decks
85%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion316 decks353 decks
83%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
88%inclusion311 decks353 decks
83%synergy
Sage's Reverie
88%inclusion311 decks353 decks
82%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
86%inclusion305 decks353 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
86%inclusion302 decks353 decks
76%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
81%inclusion285 decks353 decks
76%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
81%inclusion285 decks353 decks
75%synergy
Flickering Ward
80%inclusion282 decks353 decks
78%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
80%inclusion254 decks318 decks
69%synergy
Martial Impetus
80%inclusion281 decks353 decks
75%synergy
Gift of Immortality
78%inclusion277 decks353 decks
72%synergy
Starfield Mystic
77%inclusion273 decks353 decks
71%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
76%inclusion268 decks353 decks
71%synergy
Land Tax
73%inclusion258 decks353 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion70 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion48 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion35 decks353 decks
-5%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
72%inclusion253 decks353 decks
66%synergy
Herald of Amity
67%inclusion214 decks318 decks
59%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
67%inclusion237 decks353 decks
59%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
60%inclusion212 decks353 decks
57%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
52%inclusion184 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
51%inclusion179 decks353 decks
45%synergy
Doomwake Giant
47%inclusion165 decks353 decks
44%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
45%inclusion160 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
40%inclusion140 decks353 decks
38%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
37%inclusion131 decks353 decks
35%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
37%inclusion118 decks318 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion124 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
24%inclusion85 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
24%inclusion84 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion82 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
23%inclusion80 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
21%inclusion74 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
20%inclusion71 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
20%inclusion71 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Firemane Commando
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
18%inclusion63 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion61 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion57 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Hero of Iroas
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Shay Cormac
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Grim Guardian
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Umbra Mystic
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
8.2%inclusion29 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Daxos the Returned
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion238 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion235 decks353 decks
47%synergy
Fracture
47%inclusion167 decks353 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
37%inclusion129 decks353 decks
-27%synergy
Vanishing Verse
33%inclusion118 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion100 decks353 decks
-21%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion46 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion36 decks353 decks
-20%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion30 decks311 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.8%inclusion31 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
6.8%inclusion24 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
-19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.7%inclusion20 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
69%inclusion245 decks353 decks
65%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
46%inclusion162 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Retether
45%inclusion159 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion88 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion49 decks353 decks
-19%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion42 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion41 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Replenish
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
-1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
-14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion36 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.6%inclusion27 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.5%inclusion23 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Eye of Nidhogg
73%inclusion256 decks353 decks
68%synergy
Animate Dead
72%inclusion255 decks353 decks
62%synergy
Ethereal Armor
71%inclusion250 decks353 decks
64%synergy
Spirit Mantle
68%inclusion241 decks353 decks
64%synergy
All That Glitters
65%inclusion229 decks353 decks
57%synergy
Ghostly Prison
63%inclusion222 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Angelic Destiny
58%inclusion203 decks353 decks
53%synergy
Shielded by Faith
50%inclusion178 decks353 decks
48%synergy
Screams from Within
48%inclusion170 decks353 decks
46%synergy
Spirit Link
46%inclusion164 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Glasswing Grace
45%inclusion158 decks353 decks
37%synergy
Chains of Custody
44%inclusion157 decks353 decks
43%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
43%inclusion153 decks353 decks
34%synergy
Sphere of Safety
40%inclusion140 decks353 decks
35%synergy
Forum Filibuster
38%inclusion122 decks318 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion131 decks353 decks
35%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
34%inclusion121 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Visions of Brutality
34%inclusion119 decks353 decks
33%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
33%inclusion118 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Link
33%inclusion115 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
30%inclusion106 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
30%inclusion105 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Timely Ward
29%inclusion102 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
28%inclusion100 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Feather of Flight
26%inclusion92 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
26%inclusion91 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Tempest Technique
26%inclusion91 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
25%inclusion88 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Nowhere to Run
23%inclusion81 decks353 decks
21%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
22%inclusion77 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Fallen Ideal
21%inclusion74 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Brilliant Wings
21%inclusion74 decks353 decks
20%synergy
Minion's Return
21%inclusion73 decks353 decks
17%synergy
Vow of Malice
20%inclusion72 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Duty
20%inclusion70 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Vow of Torment
19%inclusion68 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Loop
19%inclusion68 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Greater Auramancy
19%inclusion66 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion61 decks353 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion60 decks353 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
15%inclusion52 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Reprobation
15%inclusion52 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion52 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion48 decks353 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion41 decks353 decks
-10%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
10%inclusion34 decks353 decks
8%synergy
Clawing Torment
9.3%inclusion33 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Arcane Lighthouse
79%inclusion280 decks353 decks
75%synergy
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion266 decks353 decks
31%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
51%inclusion181 decks353 decks
43%synergy
War Room
43%inclusion153 decks353 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion89 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion60 decks353 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion58 decks353 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion47 decks353 decks
-20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion43 decks353 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion40 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
-12%synergy
Detection Tower
8.5%inclusion30 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion19 decks353 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion315 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion306 decks353 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion275 decks353 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion172 decks353 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion94 decks353 decks
-28%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion38 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion349 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion349 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion348 decks353 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion327 decks353 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
87%inclusion308 decks353 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
82%inclusion289 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
74%inclusion261 decks353 decks
32%synergy
Fabled Passage
69%inclusion243 decks353 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion227 decks353 decks
39%synergy
Desolate Mire
58%inclusion206 decks353 decks
41%synergy
Umbral Expanse
56%inclusion179 decks318 decks
46%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion197 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
55%inclusion193 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
51%inclusion179 decks353 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
45%inclusion158 decks353 decks
37%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion150 decks353 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion128 decks353 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
34%inclusion119 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Forum of Amity
33%inclusion105 decks318 decks
26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion115 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion111 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Study Hall
30%inclusion106 decks353 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion105 decks353 decks
15%synergy
Silverquill Campus
28%inclusion98 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion88 decks353 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Field
25%inclusion87 decks353 decks
-26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion81 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion74 decks353 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion67 decks353 decks
-21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion61 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion50 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
7.9%inclusion28 decks353 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
2%synergy