Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion310 decks375 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
81%inclusion302 decks375 decks
66%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
72%inclusion269 decks375 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion285 decks375 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion256 decks375 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion283 decks375 decks
61%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
62%inclusion232 decks375 decks
54%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
59%inclusion220 decks375 decks
54%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion240 decks375 decks
53%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion226 decks374 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion269 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion255 decks375 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
58%inclusion216 decks375 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion212 decks375 decks
49%synergy
Organic Extinction
54%inclusion201 decks375 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion199 decks375 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion198 decks375 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion195 decks375 decks
42%synergy
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion195 decks375 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion195 decks375 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion208 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion196 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion178 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion174 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion167 decks375 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion133 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion124 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion102 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion98 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion67 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
47%inclusion176 decks375 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion166 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion164 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion156 decks375 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion151 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
39%inclusion145 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion133 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion129 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
34%inclusion128 decks375 decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion122 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion121 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
32%inclusion119 decks375 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion119 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion115 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion108 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion106 decks375 decks
25%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion103 decks375 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion99 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion95 decks375 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion92 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion91 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
24%inclusion89 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion88 decks375 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion87 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion85 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion84 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion79 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion76 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion74 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion72 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion71 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion69 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion69 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion64 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion63 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion63 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion62 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion59 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
16%inclusion59 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion58 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
15%inclusion58 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion53 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion53 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion49 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion46 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion194 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion170 decks375 decks
-9%synergy
Desynchronization
36%inclusion134 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion116 decks375 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion116 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion102 decks375 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion102 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion81 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion76 decks375 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion76 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion72 decks375 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion53 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion47 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion46 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
-16%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion34 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
8.8%inclusion33 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Access Denied
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.9%inclusion26 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
-3%synergy
Permission Denied
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion188 decks375 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion63 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion62 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion53 decks375 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion42 decks375 decks
-7%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
-10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion188 decks375 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion183 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion169 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion161 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion146 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Repurposing Bay
36%inclusion134 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion132 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
35%inclusion132 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion117 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion45 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion99 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
24%inclusion91 decks375 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion90 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
24%inclusion88 decks374 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion72 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
19%inclusion70 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion63 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion61 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion60 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion59 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion59 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
15%inclusion58 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion57 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
15%inclusion55 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion53 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion40 decks374 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.9%inclusion26 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.9%inclusion26 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion178 decks375 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion127 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion85 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion73 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion64 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion64 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion61 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
-16%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.5%inclusion28 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion77 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.3%inclusion21 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.7%inclusion25 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion230 decks375 decks
51%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion226 decks375 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion207 decks375 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion190 decks375 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion184 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
45%inclusion167 decks375 decks
40%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
40%inclusion63 decks157 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion134 decks375 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion117 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion117 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion104 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
27%inclusion102 decks375 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion88 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion76 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion67 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion56 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion361 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion319 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion174 decks375 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion140 decks375 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion130 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion119 decks375 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion111 decks375 decks
25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion101 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion95 decks375 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion95 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion91 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion89 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion77 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion76 decks375 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion62 decks375 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion56 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion48 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion34 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion26 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.7%inclusion25 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion362 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion358 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion320 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion256 decks375 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
63%inclusion235 decks375 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion224 decks375 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion200 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion186 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion183 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion163 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion157 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion153 decks375 decks
-25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion112 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion102 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion97 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion94 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion93 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion91 decks375 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion80 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion80 decks375 decks
-26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion76 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion73 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion73 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion71 decks375 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion67 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion60 decks375 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion54 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion52 decks375 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion49 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion45 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion34 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion32 decks375 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.4%inclusion24 decks375 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
-11%synergy
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