Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Affinity

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
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Spirit Water Revival
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
0%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion176 decks202 decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
79%inclusion158 decks201 decks
70%synergy
Thought Monitor
77%inclusion155 decks202 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Den
82%inclusion166 decks202 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
80%inclusion162 decks202 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion163 decks202 decks
66%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion148 decks200 decks
65%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
72%inclusion145 decks202 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
72%inclusion145 decks202 decks
64%synergy
Thoughtcast
68%inclusion137 decks202 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion143 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
63%inclusion128 decks202 decks
55%synergy
Dispatch
63%inclusion127 decks202 decks
50%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion127 decks202 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion116 decks202 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion113 decks202 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
54%inclusion109 decks202 decks
44%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion109 decks202 decks
49%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
52%inclusion106 decks202 decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion104 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion47 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion47 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion104 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion101 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion90 decks202 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
44%inclusion88 decks202 decks
42%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion84 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion83 decks202 decks
35%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion81 decks202 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion77 decks202 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
37%inclusion74 decks202 decks
35%synergy
Research Thief
36%inclusion72 decks202 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
31%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Bot
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion67 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
33%inclusion66 decks202 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
30%inclusion61 decks202 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion59 decks202 decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
28%inclusion57 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion51 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Digsite Engineer
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Memory Guardian
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion47 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion93 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
46%inclusion93 decks202 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion76 decks202 decks
-16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion61 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
-8%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion43 decks202 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
37%inclusion75 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
17%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
-18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-8%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion96 decks202 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion94 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion84 decks202 decks
36%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion83 decks202 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion74 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion73 decks202 decks
32%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion63 decks202 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
23%inclusion47 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Portable Hole
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
1%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion60 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
-17%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
66%inclusion134 decks202 decks
56%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion103 decks202 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion101 decks202 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
44%inclusion88 decks202 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion85 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion67 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion65 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
-26%synergy
Fomori Vault
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion186 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion159 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion99 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion86 decks202 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion61 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion60 decks202 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion196 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion194 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion181 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
75%inclusion151 decks202 decks
60%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion134 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion108 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion107 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion102 decks202 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion89 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion85 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion85 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion80 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion65 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion61 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion60 decks202 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion55 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion51 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion51 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
-15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
-15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
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