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
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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion303 decks368 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion295 decks368 decks
66%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
72%inclusion266 decks368 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion278 decks368 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion250 decks368 decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion277 decks368 decks
60%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
59%inclusion217 decks368 decks
54%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
61%inclusion225 decks368 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion233 decks368 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion220 decks367 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion264 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion250 decks368 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion210 decks368 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion206 decks368 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion195 decks368 decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion195 decks368 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion194 decks368 decks
40%synergy
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion190 decks368 decks
42%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion190 decks368 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion189 decks368 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion205 decks368 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion192 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion177 decks368 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion173 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion164 decks368 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion131 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion120 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion103 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion99 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion66 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
46%inclusion171 decks368 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion163 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion161 decks368 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion150 decks368 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion146 decks368 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion140 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion129 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
35%inclusion127 decks368 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion123 decks368 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion118 decks368 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion118 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Gingerbrute
31%inclusion114 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion113 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion110 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion107 decks368 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion105 decks368 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion101 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion97 decks368 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion90 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
24%inclusion89 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion85 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion83 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion83 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion82 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion76 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion73 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion70 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion69 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion68 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion67 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion67 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion61 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion61 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
15%inclusion57 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion57 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion57 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
15%inclusion56 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion52 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion49 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion188 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion167 decks368 decks
-9%synergy
Desynchronization
35%inclusion128 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion116 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion115 decks368 decks
-6%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion101 decks368 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion100 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion82 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion76 decks368 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion75 decks368 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion73 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion52 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Permission Denied
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion184 decks368 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion61 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.6%inclusion28 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion183 decks368 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion181 decks368 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion164 decks368 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion160 decks368 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion144 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Repurposing Bay
36%inclusion131 decks368 decks
32%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion131 decks368 decks
30%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion130 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion115 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion99 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion86 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion84 decks367 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion70 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion67 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion59 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion52 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion39 decks367 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion175 decks368 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion124 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion84 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
-17%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.5%inclusion21 decks281 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion224 decks368 decks
50%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion222 decks368 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion203 decks368 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion186 decks368 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion180 decks368 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
45%inclusion164 decks368 decks
40%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
40%inclusion59 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion134 decks368 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion117 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion114 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion104 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
27%inclusion101 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion85 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion55 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion355 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion316 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion172 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion138 decks368 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion129 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion119 decks368 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion110 decks368 decks
25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion95 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion95 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion93 decks368 decks
22%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion89 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion75 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion56 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion48 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion355 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion351 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion315 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion252 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion228 decks368 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion220 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion195 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion182 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion179 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion159 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion152 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion148 decks368 decks
-26%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion111 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion96 decks368 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion93 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion92 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion81 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion76 decks368 decks
-27%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion73 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion73 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion72 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion70 decks368 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion49 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion48 decks368 decks
-10%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-9%synergy
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