Killian, Decisive Mentor (Commander) - Budget Upgraded 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Changing Loyalty
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
87%synergy
Coercive Impetus
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
87%synergy
Turbulent Moor
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
73%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
73%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
79%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
97%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
94%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
93%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
91%synergy
Redemption Arc
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
90%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
89%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
88%synergy
Starfield Mystic
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
88%synergy
Sage's Reverie
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
88%synergy
Screams from Within
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
85%synergy
Gift of Immortality
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
83%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
86%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
84%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
80%synergy
Spirit Mantle
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
85%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
84%synergy
Winds of Rath
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
85%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
83%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
83%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Scriv, the Obligator
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
79%synergy
Doomwake Giant
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
76%synergy
Herald of Amity
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
57%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
58%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
46%synergy
Firemane Commando
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
42%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
42%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
36%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Starnheim Courser
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Hero of Iroas
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Claim Jumper
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Shay Cormac
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Umbra Mystic
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Grim Guardian
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Slumbering Keepguard
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Darkstar Augur
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Archon of the Wild Rose
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Nighthowler
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Nomad Mythmaker
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Windborn Muse
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Archetype of Courage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Faithbound Judge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Evershrike
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Warehouse Tabby
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Kitsune Mystic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
44%synergy
Inkshield
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
59%synergy
Fracture
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
45%synergy
Vanishing Verse
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-54%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Despark
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-25%synergy
Reprieve
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Remove Enchantments
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-17%synergy
Protection Magic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Swift Demise
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Harsh Annotation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Promise of Loyalty
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
55%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Retether
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Return Triumphant
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Three Dreams
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud Key
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Essence Reliquary
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Gods
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
75%synergy
Martial Impetus
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
80%synergy
Ghostly Prison
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
69%synergy
Flickering Ward
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
77%synergy
Chains of Custody
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
78%synergy
Shielded by Faith
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
77%synergy
Land Tax
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
68%synergy
Angelic Destiny
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
70%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
65%synergy
Forum Filibuster
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
59%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
59%synergy
All That Glitters
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
52%synergy
Ethereal Armor
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Glasswing Grace
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
42%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
40%synergy
Feather of Flight
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Fallen Ideal
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Raffine's Guidance
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Link
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Tempest Technique
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Reprobation
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Link
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Scourgemark
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Timely Ward
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Rune of Mortality
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Minimus Containment
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Prison Term
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Visions of Brutality
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Loop
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Soul Link
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Embrace
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
85%synergy
War Room
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
57%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-49%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
82%synergy
Fetid Heath
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
58%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
58%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion18 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Caves of Koilos
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Silence
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
46%synergy
Umbral Expanse
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
74%synergy
Fabled Passage
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
68%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Silverquill Campus
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
70%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
64%synergy
Study Hall
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
68%synergy
Forum of Amity
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
52%synergy
Glasswing Grace
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Field
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-40%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-13%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-34%synergy