Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget 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
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Changing Loyalty
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Turbulent Moor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
69%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Transcendent Envoy
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
92%synergy
Martial Impetus
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
88%synergy
Starfield Mystic
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Redemption Arc
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Sage's Reverie
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Angelic Destiny
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Winds of Rath
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Herald of Amity
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Flickering Ward
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Gift of Immortality
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Doomwake Giant
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Firemane Commando
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Keen Duelist
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Hero of Iroas
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Shay Cormac
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Joined Researchers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Optimistic Scavenger
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Eidolon of Astral Winds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Auramancer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Umbra Mystic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Fracture
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Inkshield
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Vanishing Verse
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-47%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Immortal Obligation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-41%synergy
Mortify
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Erode
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Retether
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Killian's Confidence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Rise to Glory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Return Triumphant
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Redress Fate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Cloud Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Animate Dead
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Forum Filibuster
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Shielded by Faith
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Screams from Within
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Land Tax
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Glasswing Grace
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Chains of Custody
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Ethereal Armor
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Fallen Ideal
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Spirit Link
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Vow of Duty
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Vow of Malice
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Timely Ward
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Feather of Flight
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Vow of Torment
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Tempest Technique
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Gift
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Minion's Return
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Clawing Torment
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Link
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Brutality
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sphere of Safety
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Embrace
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Grasp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ragged Veins
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Alien Symbiosis
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reprobation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sporogenic Infection
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
70%synergy
War Room
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Caves of Koilos
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Desolate Mire
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Umbral Expanse
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Temple of Silence
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Forum of Amity
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Fabled Passage
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Glasswing Grace
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Study Hall
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Silverquill Campus
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-25%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-26%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Godless Shrine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-45%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy