Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Expensive 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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Coercive Impetus
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Changing Loyalty
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Turbulent Moor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
45%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
97%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Ethereal Armor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Sage's Reverie
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Flickering Ward
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
71%synergy
All That Glitters
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Martial Impetus
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Redemption Arc
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Land Tax
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Gift of Immortality
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Starfield Mystic
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Herald of Amity
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Doomwake Giant
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Shay Cormac
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Umbra Mystic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ocelot Pride
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Keen Duelist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Vanishing Verse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Retether
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Replenish
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Resurgent Belief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Three Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Animate Dead
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Ghostly Prison
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Spirit Mantle
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Nurgle's Rot
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Link
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Spirit Link
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Brilliant Wings
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Glasswing Grace
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Chains of Custody
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Angelic Destiny
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Screams from Within
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Vow of Malice
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Loop
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Timely Ward
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Greater Auramancy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Tempest Technique
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Super State
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Glistening Oil
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Visions of Brutality
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Nowhere to Run
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Forum Filibuster
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Duty
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vow of Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reprobation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Shielded by Faith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Feather of Flight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fallen Ideal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Minion's Return
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Justice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Detection Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-40%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Desolate Mire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Scrubland
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Expanse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy