Average Deck for Mendicant Core, Guidelight - Expensive Midrange

Mendicant Core, Guidelight

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Mendicant Core, Guidelight

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- 1 Sai, Master ThopteristSai, Master Thopterist
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- 1 The Reality ChipThe Reality Chip
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- 1 Worldwalker HelmWorldwalker Helm

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