Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Core Affinity

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Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Voyager Quickwelder
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Seat of the Synod
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Den
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Thought Monitor
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Voyage Home
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Bronze Guardian
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Dispatch
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Thoughtcast
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Organic Extinction
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Gingerbrute
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Master of Etherium
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Diversion Unit
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
K-9, Mark I
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Research Thief
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Nesting Bot
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Swooping Lookout
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Silver Raven
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Memory Guardian
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Filigree Attendant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Myr Retriever
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Duplicant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reality Heist
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Access Denied
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Assert Authority
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Defabricate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
March of Progress
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reshape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand Moons Smithy
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Salvation Engine
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hulldrifter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Scourglass
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Censer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Braided Net
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Cage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Possession Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flood the Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Reef Roads
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Starting Column
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Solar Array
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Night Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy