Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Historic

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Den
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Organic Extinction
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Voyage Home
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Thought Monitor
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Steel Overseer
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Gingerbrute
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Swooping Lookout
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Bot
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Scour for Scrap
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Access Denied
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Disallow
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Officious Interrogation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
No More Lies
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Eject
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bounce Off
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
One with the Machine
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tune Up
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Stall Out
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Salvation Engine
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Cloud Key
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Twinning Staff
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Monument
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Snare
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rover Blades
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Welding Jar
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Artificer Class
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Assistance
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Monumental Henge
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Vault
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy