Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - 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
Changing Loyalty
90%inclusion86 decks96 decks
76%synergy
Turbulent Moor
89%inclusion85 decks96 decks
69%synergy
Coercive Impetus
89%inclusion85 decks96 decks
76%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
74%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
66%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
96%inclusion99 decks103 decks
94%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
96%inclusion99 decks103 decks
89%synergy
Sage's Reverie
93%inclusion96 decks103 decks
87%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
94%inclusion97 decks103 decks
86%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion94 decks103 decks
86%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
95%inclusion98 decks103 decks
86%synergy
Redemption Arc
90%inclusion93 decks103 decks
86%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
91%inclusion94 decks103 decks
85%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
91%inclusion94 decks103 decks
85%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
89%inclusion92 decks103 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
91%inclusion94 decks103 decks
82%synergy
Martial Impetus
85%inclusion88 decks103 decks
81%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
74%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
84%inclusion87 decks103 decks
80%synergy
Starfield Mystic
84%inclusion87 decks103 decks
78%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
77%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
82%inclusion84 decks103 decks
77%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
81%inclusion83 decks103 decks
75%synergy
Gift of Immortality
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
73%synergy
Winds of Rath
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Amity
73%inclusion70 decks96 decks
65%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
67%inclusion69 decks103 decks
64%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Doomwake Giant
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Firemane Commando
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Shay Cormac
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Hero of Iroas
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Umbra Mystic
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Grim Guardian
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Daxos the Returned
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Windborn Muse
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Auramancer
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
75%inclusion77 decks103 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion74 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Fracture
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Vanishing Verse
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
-22%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Retether
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
68%synergy
Flickering Ward
79%inclusion81 decks103 decks
76%synergy
Animate Dead
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
67%synergy
Spirit Mantle
72%inclusion74 decks103 decks
67%synergy
Ghostly Prison
69%inclusion71 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Angelic Destiny
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
64%synergy
Ethereal Armor
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
61%synergy
All That Glitters
65%inclusion67 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Shielded by Faith
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
62%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Chains of Custody
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Forum Filibuster
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
46%synergy
Screams from Within
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Glasswing Grace
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Spirit Link
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Sphere of Safety
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Timely Ward
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Vow of Duty
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Vow of Torment
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Visions of Brutality
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Link
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Vow of Malice
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Fallen Ideal
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Tempest Technique
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Loop
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Nowhere to Run
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Gift
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Minion's Return
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Wings
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Minimus Containment
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Reprobation
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Rune of Mortality
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Greater Auramancy
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Grasp
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
76%synergy
War Room
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
44%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-19%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Detection Tower
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion93 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion92 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion80 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion58 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
-33%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion100 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
94%inclusion97 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Caves of Koilos
93%inclusion96 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
87%inclusion90 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Fabled Passage
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
51%synergy
Desolate Mire
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
56%synergy
Umbral Expanse
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
59%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion57 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Glasswing Grace
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Forum of Amity
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Study Hall
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Silverquill Campus
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
-22%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-9%synergy