Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget Core 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Umbral Expanse
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
89%synergy
Herald of Amity
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
92%synergy
Changing Loyalty
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Coercive Impetus
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Angelic Destiny
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
96%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
95%synergy
Sage's Reverie
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
92%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Redemption Arc
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
88%synergy
Spirit Mantle
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Ghoulish Impetus
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Starfield Mystic
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Gift of Immortality
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Martial Impetus
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
88%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
88%synergy
Creatures
Eiganjo Dynastorian
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Doomwake Giant
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
72%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Keen Duelist
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Firemane Commando
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Grim Guardian
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Joined Researchers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Hero of Iroas
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Archon of the Wild Rose
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Agent of Erebos
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Fates
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Eidolon of Astral Winds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Evangel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Nighthowler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Spirited Companion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Balemurk Leech
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Vanishing Verse
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
72%synergy
Inkshield
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Fracture
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-42%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Harsh Annotation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Immortal Obligation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Despark
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-23%synergy
Utter End
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
81%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
81%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Social Snub
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
One Last Job
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-25%synergy
Redress Fate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodthirsty Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forum Filibuster
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
81%synergy
Flickering Ward
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Chains of Custody
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Shielded by Faith
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Animate Dead
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Land Tax
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Screams from Within
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Fallen Ideal
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Ghostly Prison
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Ethereal Armor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Vow of Duty
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Vow of Torment
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Vow of Malice
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Tenuous Truce
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Noble Heritage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Link
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Link
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Embrace
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Tempest Technique
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Builder's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pariah
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Cracked Skull
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reprobation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Contaminated Bond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sporogenic Infection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Brutality
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Minion's Return
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Battle Mastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
81%synergy
War Room
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Detection Tower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-40%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Silence
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Desolate Mire
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Fabled Passage
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Silverquill Campus
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Forum of Amity
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Study Hall
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-25%synergy
Tainted Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-44%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy