Killian, Decisive Mentor
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$0.40Legendary Creature — Human Warlock
An Orzhov Aura deck that taps and goads opposing creatures with every enchantment, then draws cards whenever its enchanted attackers swing.
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Every enchantment you play taps up to one creature and goads it, so each Aura or enchantment doubles as a small removal spell: the tapped creature can't block this turn and has to attack someone else on the next one. The second trigger rewards suiting up your own creatures, since any attack with an Aura-enchanted creature draws a card. Cheap Auras do both jobs at once.
In the recorded games, most lists played like a Silverquill enchantress deck. Early Auras such as Ethereal Armor turned a small creature into a real attacker, and a steady stream of taps and goads kept opposing boards busy fighting each other. A few builds leaned harder into tokens and anthems for a wider attack. The weak spot was closing: when the table didn't cooperate with the goads, the deck ground out cards without a clear kill and fell behind faster combo or big-token decks. Expect a long game won by attrition and combat pressure rather than a sudden finish.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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Current Rank
11,359
Decks
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Killian, Decisive Mentor.
![Es kommt nicht auf die Länge an | Witherbloom vs Killian vs Imoti vs Chatterfang | EDH E21 [Deutsch]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vHDcS-hFHCY/sddefault.jpg)
Es kommt nicht auf die Länge an | Witherbloom vs Killian vs Imoti vs Chatterfang | EDH E21 [Deutsch]
I Was Bullied For Playing Magic
Ben Bateman assembles a HORRIFYING cat army ft Lua Stardust and Paul Conway | GtG #24
Strixhaven Campus Battles: Dina vs Muddle vs Killian vs Zimone
Witherbloom VS Lorehold VS Silverquill VS Killian Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Gameplay
Strixhaven Pre Cons - Zimone vs Quintorious vs Dina vs Killian
Here Comes GOLGARI GREG! | Midnight Mana Episode 25
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Witherbloom VS Lorehold VS Silverquill VS Killan Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Gameplay
Secrets of Strixhaven Precon Battle | EDH MTG Gameplay | Silverquill Quandrix Lorehold Prismari
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Killian, Decisive Mentor decks.
Grakk the Pacifist+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$17.37
Danitha, Spear of Agony+0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.23
Return to the Light Realms0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$6.99
Vindictive Triumph-1% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.29
Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel-6% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$2.91
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Killian, Decisive Mentor's abilities and overall game plan.
Eriette of the Charmed Apple+89% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.37
Kor Spiritdancer+85% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.41
Ghoulish Impetus+85% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.45
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+83% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.61
Killian, Ink Duelist+83% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.35
Sram, Senior Edificer+82% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$1.70
Redemption Arc+81% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.30
Sheltered by Ghosts+80% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$1.20
Sage's Reverie+79% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.62
Darksteel Mutation+78% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$1.13
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Killian, Decisive Mentor decks.
Eriette of the Charmed Apple+89% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.37
Kor Spiritdancer+85% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.41
Ghoulish Impetus+85% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.45
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+83% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.61
Killian, Ink Duelist+83% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.35
Sram, Senior Edificer+82% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$1.70
Sheltered by Ghosts+80% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$1.20
Darksteel Mutation+78% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$1.13
Coercive Impetus+78% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.33
Changing Loyalty+77% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$1.53
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Serra's Sanctum+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$528.85
Enlightened Tutor+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$37.69
Smothering Tithe-1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$58.48
Teferi's Protection-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$46.87
Vampiric Tutor-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$51.99
Demonic Tutor-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$65.23
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Killian, Decisive Mentor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Starfield Mystic+77% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.34
Eiganjo Dynastorian+75% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.70
Scriv, the Obligator+75% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.42
Transcendent Envoy+73% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.33
Hateful Eidolon+70% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.26
Archon of Sun's Grace+69% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.31
Eidolon of Countless Battles+61% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.26
Mesa Enchantress+50% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.87
Doomwake Giant+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.28
Breena, the Demagogue+46% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.75
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice+46% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.67
Ondu Spiritdancer+38% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$9.09
Ajani's Chosen+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.26
Defacing Duskmage+29% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.33
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+29% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.66
Spellbook Vendor+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.63
Shadrix Silverquill+22% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.33
Mangara, the Diplomat+22% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.70
Nils, Discipline Enforcer+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.36
Firemane Commando+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.93
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.28
Codsworth, Handy Helper+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$14.23
Combat Calligrapher+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.31
Soaring Lightbringer+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.03
Ghostly Dancers+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.43
Tomik, Wielder of Law+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.35
Umbra Mystic+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.29
Hero of Iroas+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.30
Keen Duelist+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.33
Shay Cormac+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Grim Guardian+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.86
Heliod's Pilgrim+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Daxos the Returned+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$14.23
Lurrus of the Dream-Den+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.83
Moon-Blessed Cleric+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.42
Claim Jumper+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Delney, Streetwise Lookout+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$33.85
Knight of the White Orchid0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.10
Witch Enchanter-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.11
Sun Titan-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Esper Sentinel-6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$54.19
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff-12% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.88
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Killian, Decisive Mentor safe.
Inkshield+53% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$5.25
Fracture+34% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.24
Vanishing Verse+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.31
Anguished Unmaking+29% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$1.86
Dawn's Truce+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.38
Enlightened Tutor+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$37.69
Not Dead After All+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.22
Erode0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.38
Reprieve-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.63
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.67
Teferi's Protection-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$46.87
Malakir Rebirth-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.42
Deadly Rollick-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$27.27
Vampiric Tutor-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$51.99
Generous Gift-13% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.49
Dark Ritual-19% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.02
Path to Exile-20% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.50
Despark-21% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Swords to Plowshares-25% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.34
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Killian, Decisive Mentor's game plan and control the board.
Winds of Rath+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.31
Promise of Loyalty+50% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.25
Retether+32% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$18.03
Open the Armory+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.30
Secret Rendezvous+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Idyllic Tutor+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$12.86
Replenish+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$225.72
Resurgent Belief+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.88
Sevinne's Reclamation-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.40
Demonic Tutor-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$65.23
Toxic Deluge-10% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.08
Damn-18% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.82
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Archaeomancer's Map+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.14
Pearl Medallion+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$9.45
Swiftfoot Boots-14% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.88
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Killian, Decisive Mentor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Redemption Arc+81% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.30
Sage's Reverie+79% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.62
Parasitic Impetus+75% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.25
Gift of Immortality+73% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.34
Songbirds' Blessing+72% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.40
Spirit Mantle+69% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.37
Martial Impetus+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.27
Animate Dead+65% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$7.40
Land Tax+64% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$16.31
Shielded by Faith+59% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.37
Ethereal Armor+58% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.35
Ghostly Prison+57% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$5.89
Angelic Destiny+57% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.35
Eye of Nidhogg+56% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.38
All That Glitters+54% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.83
Screams from Within+47% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.27
Sphere of Safety+35% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$4.05
Mantle of the Ancients+33% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$5.10
Spirit Link+31% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.30
Kaya's Ghostform+30% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.72
Sigil of the Empty Throne+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.42
Fallen Ideal+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.24
Vampiric Link+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.50
Glasswing Grace+21% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Tempest Technique+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.43
Lord Skitter's Blessing+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Sigarda's Aid+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$16.20
Timely Ward+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.95
Nurgle's Rot+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.88
Feather of Flight+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.27
Hallowed Haunting+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$7.84
Spirit Loop+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$7.63
Vow of Malice+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.91
Greater Auramancy+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$39.89
Brilliant Wings+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$23.49
Duelist's Heritage+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.45
Nowhere to Run+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.48
Reprobation+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.24
Intermediate Chirography+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.24
Unquestioned Authority+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.48
Vow of Duty+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Vow of Torment+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Super State+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$19.99
Angelic Gift+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Minion's Return+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Grasp of Fate+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.70
Smothering Tithe-1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$58.48
Blind Obedience-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.86
Authority of the Consuls-3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.96
Black Market Connections-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.25
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Arcane Lighthouse+75% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.79
War Room+47% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.68
Bojuka Bog+36% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$1.34
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$9.32
Adagia, Windswept Bastion+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.54
Ishgard, the Holy See+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.64
Serra's Sanctum+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$528.85
Detection Tower+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.94
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.08
Rogue's Passage-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$51.17
Vault of the Archangel-23% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.32
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Fellwar Stone+38% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$11.99
Talisman of Hierarchy+25% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.41
Arcane Signet+12% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$0.38
Sol Ring+8% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$1.23
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.94
Orzhov Signet-28% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.38
Lands
The mana base foundation for Killian, Decisive Mentor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Turbulent Moor+63% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$7.42
Eclipsed Steppe+62% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$4.91
Fabled Passage+58% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$1.00
Umbral Expanse+51% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.42
Desolate Mire+48% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.27
Exotic Orchard+44% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.24
Study Hall+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.24
Fetid Heath+39% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.28
Shineshadow Snarl+35% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.32
Forum of Amity+34% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.19
Silverquill Campus+33% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.29
Sunlit Marsh+31% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.32
Path of Ancestry+30% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.28
Caves of Koilos+28% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.30
Terramorphic Expanse+24% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.19
Isolated Chapel+24% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.31
Glasswing Grace+21% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Temple of Silence+18% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.31
Valgavoth's Lair+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.52
Command Tower+11% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.22
Shattered Sanctum+2% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$2.21
Plains+1% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.08
Swamp+0% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.11
Witch Enchanter-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.11
Bleachbone Verge-1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$9.34
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.67
Scrubland-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
Malakir Rebirth-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.42
Godless Shrine-6% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$8.39
Marsh Flats-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$31.33
Silent Clearing-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.13
Brightclimb Pathway-7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.46
Shadowy Backstreet-7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.71
Vault of Champions-8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$16.62
Concealed Courtyard-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.66
Orzhov Basilica-23% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Tainted Field-27% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.39
Killian, Decisive Mentor Deck Stats
Based on 11,359 Killian, Decisive Mentor decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 21
- Instant 5
- Sorcery 3
- Artifact 4
- Enchantment 30
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 21 |
| Instant | 5 |
| Sorcery | 3 |
| Artifact | 4 |
| Enchantment | 30 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 17 basic, 19 nonbasic
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