Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #127
385decks
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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Boomerang Basics
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion316 decks385 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion306 decks385 decks
65%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
71%inclusion274 decks385 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion293 decks385 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion261 decks385 decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion291 decks385 decks
61%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
59%inclusion226 decks385 decks
54%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion247 decks385 decks
53%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
61%inclusion233 decks385 decks
53%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion230 decks384 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion270 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion258 decks385 decks
45%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion219 decks385 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion215 decks385 decks
48%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion205 decks385 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion203 decks385 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion201 decks385 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion200 decks385 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion200 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Thoughtcast
51%inclusion198 decks385 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion213 decks385 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion202 decks385 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion185 decks385 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion178 decks385 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion170 decks385 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion138 decks385 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion126 decks385 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion106 decks385 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion104 decks385 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion69 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion196 decks385 decks
41%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
46%inclusion176 decks385 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion170 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion168 decks385 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion159 decks385 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion151 decks385 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
37%inclusion143 decks385 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion136 decks385 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
34%inclusion132 decks385 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion131 decks385 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion124 decks385 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion122 decks385 decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion122 decks385 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion121 decks385 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion116 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion109 decks385 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion107 decks385 decks
25%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion103 decks385 decks
25%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion97 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion96 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion96 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion94 decks385 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion90 decks385 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
23%inclusion89 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion86 decks385 decks
20%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion86 decks385 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion85 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion80 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion79 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion77 decks385 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion75 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion72 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion71 decks385 decks
17%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion71 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion70 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion69 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion67 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion67 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion65 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion63 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Diversion Unit
16%inclusion61 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion61 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion57 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
15%inclusion56 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion55 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion53 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion48 decks384 decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion47 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion46 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion172 decks385 decks
-9%synergy
Desynchronization
36%inclusion138 decks385 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion119 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion118 decks385 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion105 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion104 decks385 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion82 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion77 decks385 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion76 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion71 decks385 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion55 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion47 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion46 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
-17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion35 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion34 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
8.8%inclusion34 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Reality Heist
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion29 decks385 decks
-8%synergy
Access Denied
7.3%inclusion28 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.0%inclusion27 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Permission Denied
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion189 decks385 decks
38%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion65 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion65 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion52 decks385 decks
-15%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion42 decks385 decks
-8%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.1%inclusion31 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.1%inclusion31 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion29 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion196 decks385 decks
45%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion189 decks385 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion172 decks385 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion165 decks385 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion147 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion138 decks385 decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion135 decks385 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
35%inclusion135 decks385 decks
30%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion121 decks385 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion100 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion95 decks385 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion91 decks385 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion88 decks384 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion77 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion69 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion65 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion62 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion62 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion61 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion60 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion60 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion59 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion58 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion55 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion53 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion47 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion42 decks384 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion40 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion38 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
9.1%inclusion35 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion28 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.0%inclusion27 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.0%inclusion23 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.0%inclusion23 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Welding Jar
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion185 decks385 decks
38%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion129 decks385 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion88 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion72 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion66 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion65 decks385 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion62 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
-17%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion23 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion81 decks385 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.1%inclusion31 decks385 decks
-3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.7%inclusion23 decks299 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion230 decks385 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion230 decks385 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
54%inclusion209 decks385 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion193 decks385 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion192 decks385 decks
39%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
44%inclusion169 decks385 decks
39%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
43%inclusion74 decks171 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion137 decks385 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion119 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion119 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion108 decks385 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
27%inclusion103 decks385 decks
24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion89 decks385 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion75 decks385 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion66 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion59 decks385 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.3%inclusion28 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion26 decks385 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion371 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion324 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion177 decks385 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion142 decks385 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion132 decks385 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion121 decks385 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion111 decks385 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion103 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion99 decks385 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion95 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion94 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion91 decks385 decks
19%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion81 decks385 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion73 decks385 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion66 decks385 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion56 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion49 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion48 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion39 decks385 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.4%inclusion36 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.5%inclusion29 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion372 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion367 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion329 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion260 decks385 decks
21%synergy
Razortide Bridge
61%inclusion235 decks385 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion227 decks385 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion203 decks385 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion193 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion187 decks385 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
42%inclusion163 decks385 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion158 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion157 decks385 decks
-25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion113 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion103 decks385 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion98 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion97 decks385 decks
17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion94 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion90 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion82 decks385 decks
-26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion82 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion76 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion76 decks385 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion74 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion70 decks385 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion66 decks385 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion62 decks385 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion58 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion51 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion50 decks385 decks
-9%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion48 decks385 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion45 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion41 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion37 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion35 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion34 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.3%inclusion32 decks385 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion30 decks385 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.0%inclusion27 decks385 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion25 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.0%inclusion23 decks385 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion21 decks385 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
-9%synergy