Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
Coercive Impetus
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
71%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
60%synergy
Changing Loyalty
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Turbulent Moor
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
86%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
84%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
84%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
81%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
79%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
78%synergy
Redemption Arc
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Ethereal Armor
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Animate Dead
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
69%synergy
All That Glitters
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Replenish
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Sage's Reverie
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Starfield Mystic
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Serra's Sanctum
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
87%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Hateful Eidolon
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Amity
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Doomwake Giant
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Hero of Iroas
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Shay Cormac
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Umbra Mystic
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Daxos the Returned
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Spirited Companion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Grim Guardian
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Inkshield
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Erode
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Retether
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Winds of Rath
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Flickering Ward
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Gift of Immortality
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Land Tax
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Spirit Link
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Brilliant Wings
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Link
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Spirit Mantle
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Martial Impetus
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Sphere of Safety
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Visions of Brutality
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Glasswing Grace
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Greater Auramancy
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Tempest Technique
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Minion's Return
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Screams from Within
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Timely Ward
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Chains of Custody
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Nowhere to Run
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Destiny
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Feather of Flight
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Gift
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Reprobation
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Hyena Umbra
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Glistening Oil
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Vow of Malice
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Super State
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Torment
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Shielded by Faith
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Clawing Torment
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Pariah
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Loop
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Duty
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Grasp
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dog Umbra
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Detection Tower
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
The Black Gate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-28%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Vault of Champions
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Scrubland
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Silent Clearing
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Mire
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Expanse
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy