Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Combo

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #124
6decks
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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Voyager Quickwelder
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Nesting Bot
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Mechanized Production
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Salvation Engine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Guidelight Optimizer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Scrap Trawler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Master of Etherium
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Transit Mage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Shimmer Myr
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Swooping Lookout
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Diversion Unit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Silver Raven
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Gold Myr
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Memory Guardian
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Digsite Engineer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Emissary Escort
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Edgar, King of Figaro
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Assembly
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aetherjacket
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Corridor Monitor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Network Disruptor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Reality Heist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Divert Disaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Spectral Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Assert Authority
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Aethermage's Touch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Access Denied
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rebuild
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dissipate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spell Swindle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Masterful Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vanish into Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bounce Off
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Neutralizing Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Officious Interrogation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Voyage Home
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Tune Up
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Organic Extinction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shatter the Sky
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Citywide Bust
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Collision Course
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Clone Legion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Echo Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Universal Surveillance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reverse Engineer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Snare
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Moxite Refinery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Lunar Whale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Seriema
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Trading Post
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystery Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Stone of Erech
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Colossus Hammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brawler's Plate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Forge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hulldrifter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rod of Absorption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wedding Invitation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Welding Jar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Immovable Rod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lembas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spear of Heliod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirrorworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Excavation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ballad of the Black Flag
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Narset Transcendent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Factory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thran Portal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hedron Archive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Worn Powerstone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Starting Column
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cargo Ship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Forger's Foundry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Prophetic Prism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Golden Egg
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ebony Fly
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Guild Globe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Star
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Seachrome Coast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Grotto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flood Plain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy