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%inclusion26 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Seat of the Synod
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Den
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Thought Monitor
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Voyage Home
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Bronze Guardian
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dispatch
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Thoughtcast
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Organic Extinction
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Diversion Unit
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Research Thief
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
K-9, Mark I
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Nesting Bot
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Memory Guardian
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Swooping Lookout
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Silver Raven
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Filigree Attendant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Whirler Rogue
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Myr Retriever
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Desynchronization
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Reality Heist
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Access Denied
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Assert Authority
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Defabricate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
March of Progress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Scourglass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Braided Net
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Cage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flood the Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Reef Roads
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Starting Column
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Night Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy