Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #134
1,118decks
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The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
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3%synergy
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0%synergy
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1%synergy
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81%inclusion895 decks1.11K decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion768 decks1.11K decks
61%synergy
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55%inclusion606 decks1.11K decks
52%synergy
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65%inclusion732 decks1.12K decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion668 decks1.12K decks
49%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
52%inclusion574 decks1.11K decks
49%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
53%inclusion595 decks1.12K decks
49%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
49%inclusion544 decks1.11K decks
47%synergy
Nesting Bot
49%inclusion543 decks1.12K decks
46%synergy
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50%inclusion564 decks1.12K decks
46%synergy
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55%inclusion619 decks1.12K decks
44%synergy
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55%inclusion615 decks1.12K decks
29%synergy
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47%inclusion527 decks1.11K decks
45%synergy
Organic Extinction
47%inclusion526 decks1.12K decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
47%inclusion525 decks1.12K decks
41%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion521 decks1.12K decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion519 decks1.12K decks
39%synergy
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45%inclusion501 decks1.12K decks
30%synergy
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42%inclusion471 decks1.11K decks
41%synergy
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42%inclusion470 decks1.12K decks
31%synergy
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41%inclusion454 decks1.12K decks
31%synergy
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40%inclusion452 decks1.12K decks
37%synergy
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40%inclusion444 decks1.12K decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
37%inclusion412 decks1.12K decks
27%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion370 decks1.12K decks
24%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion360 decks1.12K decks
30%synergy
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32%inclusion357 decks1.12K decks
27%synergy
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31%inclusion351 decks1.12K decks
30%synergy
Gold Myr
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23%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
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28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
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24%synergy
Shimmer Myr
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24%synergy
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17%synergy
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26%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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21%synergy
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20%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
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22%synergy
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14%synergy
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17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
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15%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
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17%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
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10%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
18%inclusion205 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
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15%synergy
Silver Raven
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16%synergy
Aetherjacket
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17%synergy
Transit Mage
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15%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
16%inclusion182 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion181 decks1.12K decks
15%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion60 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion54 decks405 decks
13%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
13%inclusion147 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion140 decks1.12K decks
10%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
12%inclusion134 decks1.11K decks
12%synergy
K-9, Mark I
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10%synergy
Filigree Attendant
11%inclusion128 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion127 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Meteor Golem
11%inclusion126 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion122 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
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11%inclusion120 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
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11%inclusion58 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
11%inclusion118 decks1.11K decks
10%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion116 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Oaken Siren
10%inclusion112 decks1.12K decks
10%synergy
Walking Sarcophagus
10%inclusion107 decks1.11K decks
9%synergy
Nimble Thopterist
9.5%inclusion105 decks1.11K decks
9%synergy
Slick Imitator
9.4%inclusion105 decks1.11K decks
9%synergy
Camera Launcher
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.11K decks
9%synergy
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Dispatch
39%inclusion433 decks1.12K decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
37%inclusion412 decks1.12K decks
-33%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion366 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion324 decks1.12K decks
-24%synergy
Bounce Off
25%inclusion274 decks1.11K decks
24%synergy
Spectral Interference
24%inclusion261 decks1.11K decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion240 decks1.12K decks
-32%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion190 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion184 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion182 decks1.12K decks
-17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion180 decks1.12K decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion64 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Ride's End
12%inclusion134 decks1.11K decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion127 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion127 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion124 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion112 decks1.12K decks
-15%synergy
Masterful Replication
10%inclusion107 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.2%inclusion103 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
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0%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
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7%synergy
Gallant Strike
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7%synergy
Aetherize
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-2%synergy
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6%synergy
Cerebral Download
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6%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-19%synergy
Access Denied
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4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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-31%synergy
Opt
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-4%synergy
Refute
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3%synergy
Trip Up
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5%synergy
Lightshield Parry
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5%synergy
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Thoughtcast
39%inclusion435 decks1.12K decks
30%synergy
Tune Up
27%inclusion301 decks1.12K decks
25%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion250 decks1.12K decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion227 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion185 decks1.12K decks
15%synergy
Collision Course
15%inclusion172 decks1.11K decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion164 decks1.12K decks
0%synergy
Stall Out
12%inclusion129 decks1.11K decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion126 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion117 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
10%inclusion106 decks1.11K decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.5%inclusion106 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.7%inclusion86 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Trade the Helm
7.5%inclusion84 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.12K decks
-7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.9%inclusion66 decks1.12K decks
-22%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Roadside Blowout
5.0%inclusion56 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
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Perilous Snare
36%inclusion408 decks1.12K decks
34%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion368 decks1.11K decks
26%synergy
Hulldrifter
33%inclusion364 decks1.12K decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion330 decks1.12K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion321 decks1.12K decks
23%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion310 decks1.12K decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion294 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Aether Syphon
26%inclusion286 decks1.12K decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion274 decks1.12K decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
24%inclusion267 decks1.11K decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion240 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion225 decks1.12K decks
15%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
20%inclusion222 decks1.11K decks
20%synergy
Midnight Mangler
20%inclusion224 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion220 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion216 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Alacrian Armory
19%inclusion206 decks1.11K decks
17%synergy
Possession Engine
18%inclusion197 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion168 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Rover Blades
15%inclusion164 decks1.11K decks
14%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion57 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
13%inclusion145 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion135 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Detention Chariot
12%inclusion130 decks1.11K decks
11%synergy
Air Response Unit
11%inclusion127 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion123 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Valor's Flagship
11%inclusion118 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion118 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion117 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion60 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion106 decks1.12K decks
-2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
9.5%inclusion106 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
8.4%inclusion94 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.1%inclusion91 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.1%inclusion91 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.1%inclusion91 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.1%inclusion90 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
8.0%inclusion89 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
7.7%inclusion86 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
7.7%inclusion86 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.6%inclusion85 decks1.12K decks
-12%synergy
Skybox Ferry
7.5%inclusion83 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Scrap Compactor
7.5%inclusion83 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.2%inclusion81 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
6.8%inclusion76 decks1.11K decks
6%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
6.5%inclusion26 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.1%inclusion68 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.0%inclusion67 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
32%inclusion362 decks1.12K decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion301 decks1.12K decks
22%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
23%inclusion250 decks1.11K decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion187 decks1.11K decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion154 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion138 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Flood the Engine
12%inclusion129 decks1.11K decks
11%synergy
Roadside Assistance
10%inclusion112 decks1.11K decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.1%inclusion25 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.9%inclusion66 decks1.12K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Muraganda Raceway
52%inclusion584 decks1.12K decks
46%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
45%inclusion499 decks1.12K decks
42%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion449 decks1.12K decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
32%inclusion356 decks1.12K decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion309 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion263 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion233 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Country Roads
18%inclusion199 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Reef Roads
18%inclusion197 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion155 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion121 decks1.12K decks
-38%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.1%inclusion102 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.6%inclusion35 decks405 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion76 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.3%inclusion70 decks1.12K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion824 decks1.12K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion765 decks1.12K decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion543 decks1.12K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion403 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Starting Column
34%inclusion385 decks1.12K decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion357 decks1.12K decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion338 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion209 decks1.12K decks
-24%synergy
Hedron Archive
16%inclusion178 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion171 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion150 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion137 decks1.12K decks
-17%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion124 decks1.12K decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion121 decks1.12K decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion116 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion113 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
8.8%inclusion53 decks601 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.7%inclusion97 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.7%inclusion43 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.6%inclusion85 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.0%inclusion78 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.4%inclusion60 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
5.0%inclusion27 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion1.12K decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion1.11K decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
68%inclusion764 decks1.12K decks
-18%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion557 decks1.12K decks
-16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
47%inclusion528 decks1.12K decks
33%synergy
Tranquil Cove
44%inclusion487 decks1.12K decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion479 decks1.12K decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion443 decks1.12K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion427 decks1.12K decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion423 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion322 decks1.12K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion299 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion281 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion264 decks1.12K decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion221 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion210 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
17%inclusion195 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion168 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion163 decks1.12K decks
-7%synergy
Night Market
14%inclusion157 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion142 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion127 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion125 decks1.12K decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
9.5%inclusion106 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Campground
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.12K decks
-32%synergy
Seachrome Coast
7.2%inclusion80 decks1.12K decks
-7%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.0%inclusion78 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion77 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.12K decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy
Meandering River
5.1%inclusion57 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.1%inclusion57 decks1.12K decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
5.0%inclusion56 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy