Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Core

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #135
78decks
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Voyager Quickwelder
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
68%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
60%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
54%synergy
Memory Guardian
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
53%synergy
Voyage Home
60%inclusion46 decks77 decks
52%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Diversion Unit
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Nesting Bot
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
46%synergy
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Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Organic Extinction
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Perilous Snare
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Hulldrifter
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Research Thief
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Silver Myr
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Interface Ace
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Myr
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Gold Myr
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Whirler Rogue
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Gingerbrute
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Walking Sarcophagus
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Aetherjacket
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Transit Mage
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Camera Launcher
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Attendant
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Rook Turret
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Wreck Remover
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Sundial, Dawn Tyrant
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Nimble Thopterist
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Meteor Golem
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Slick Imitator
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Mechan Assembler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pride of the Road
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Vaulter
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Negate
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Bounce Off
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-45%synergy
Spectral Interference
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-35%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Ride's End
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Gallant Strike
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-44%synergy
Reality Shift
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Masterful Replication
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Trip Up
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Opt
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Lightshield Parry
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Command
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Perplexing Test
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
You Come to a River
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Tune Up
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Manse
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Stall Out
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Collision Course
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Roadside Blowout
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Trade the Helm
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sram's Expertise
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Echo Storm
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Guidelight Matrix
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Salvation Engine
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Aether Syphon
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Rover Blades
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Mangler
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Forge
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Alacrian Armory
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Air Response Unit
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Detention Chariot
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Passenger Ferry
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Possession Engine
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Zephyr Boots
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Invitation
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
World Map
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Skybox Ferry
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Compactor
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Pinions
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Valor's Flagship
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Flood the Engine
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Roadside Assistance
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Tractor Beam
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Search the Premises
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Robotics Mastery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Avishkar Raceway
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Country Roads
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Reef Roads
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Column
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-31%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Tranquil Cove
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
-23%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
-21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-21%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Scene of the Crime
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Night Market
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Campground
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy