Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget Auras

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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Eriette of the Charmed Apple
97%inclusion94 decks97 decks
94%synergy
Martial Impetus
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
89%synergy
Starfield Mystic
96%inclusion93 decks97 decks
89%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
88%synergy
Redemption Arc
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
87%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
87%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
97%inclusion94 decks97 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
96%inclusion93 decks97 decks
87%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
87%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
94%inclusion91 decks97 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Changing Loyalty
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
83%synergy
Coercive Impetus
96%inclusion90 decks94 decks
84%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
94%inclusion91 decks97 decks
83%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
85%synergy
Sage's Reverie
93%inclusion90 decks97 decks
86%synergy
Gift of Immortality
92%inclusion89 decks97 decks
84%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
91%inclusion86 decks94 decks
81%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
91%inclusion88 decks97 decks
84%synergy
Angelic Destiny
91%inclusion88 decks97 decks
86%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
90%inclusion85 decks94 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
89%inclusion86 decks97 decks
82%synergy
Herald of Amity
88%inclusion83 decks94 decks
81%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
84%synergy
Doomwake Giant
80%inclusion78 decks97 decks
77%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
75%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
72%inclusion70 decks97 decks
65%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
57%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
64%inclusion62 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
51%synergy
Firemane Commando
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
54%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Keen Duelist
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Shay Cormac
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Grim Guardian
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Hero of Iroas
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Joined Researchers
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
84%inclusion81 decks97 decks
42%synergy
Inkshield
81%inclusion79 decks97 decks
60%synergy
Fracture
78%inclusion76 decks97 decks
58%synergy
Vanishing Verse
70%inclusion68 decks97 decks
63%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-53%synergy
Despark
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-21%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Charm
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-0%synergy
Utter End
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
87%inclusion84 decks97 decks
81%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
74%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Killian's Confidence
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Open the Armory
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Flickering Ward
90%inclusion87 decks97 decks
86%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
89%inclusion86 decks97 decks
81%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
82%synergy
Animate Dead
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
77%synergy
Spirit Mantle
87%inclusion84 decks97 decks
81%synergy
Shielded by Faith
84%inclusion81 decks97 decks
80%synergy
Ghostly Prison
82%inclusion80 decks97 decks
67%synergy
Chains of Custody
80%inclusion78 decks97 decks
78%synergy
Forum Filibuster
78%inclusion73 decks94 decks
72%synergy
Screams from Within
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
74%synergy
Land Tax
76%inclusion74 decks97 decks
64%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
68%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
65%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
64%synergy
Fallen Ideal
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
59%synergy
Ethereal Armor
44%inclusion43 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Glasswing Grace
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Link
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Sphere of Safety
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Technique
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Malice
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Gift
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Vow of Duty
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Feather of Flight
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Torment
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Brutality
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Reprobation
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Minimus Containment
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Grasp
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Embrace
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Minion's Return
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Rune of Mortality
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
90%inclusion87 decks97 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
87%inclusion84 decks97 decks
82%synergy
War Room
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
65%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion95 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
90%inclusion87 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion86 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
58%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-38%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion97 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion97 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion95 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
96%inclusion93 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
94%inclusion91 decks97 decks
52%synergy
Caves of Koilos
92%inclusion89 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
92%inclusion89 decks97 decks
50%synergy
Desolate Mire
90%inclusion87 decks97 decks
71%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
89%inclusion84 decks94 decks
67%synergy
Turbulent Moor
88%inclusion83 decks94 decks
67%synergy
Temple of Silence
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
49%synergy
Umbral Expanse
87%inclusion82 decks94 decks
76%synergy
Exotic Orchard
87%inclusion84 decks97 decks
60%synergy
Fabled Passage
84%inclusion81 decks97 decks
71%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion81 decks97 decks
60%synergy
Forum of Amity
78%inclusion73 decks94 decks
69%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
63%synergy
Silverquill Campus
71%inclusion69 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Study Hall
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
62%inclusion60 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-28%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-42%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-14%synergy