Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Midrange

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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
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MTGStocks
Kappa Cannoneer
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Den
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Thought Monitor
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Organic Extinction
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Dispatch
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Voyage Home
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Master of Etherium
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Thoughtcast
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Research Thief
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Gingerbrute
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
K-9, Mark I
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Silver Raven
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Nesting Bot
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Swooping Lookout
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Scrap Trawler
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Network Disruptor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Reality Heist
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Masterful Replication
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Officious Interrogation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Unexplained Absence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Reshape
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Salvation Engine
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Cloud Key
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Repurposing Bay
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Twinning Staff
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Snare
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Propaganda
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Treasure Vault
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Fomori Vault
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Island
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Glacial Fortress
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Gate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Power Depot
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy