Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #133
71decks
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The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
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Secret Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza, Lord High Artificer
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
71%synergy
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
58%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
52%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
51%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Fabricate
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Unwinding Clock
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Voyage Home
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Organic Extinction
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Cyberdrive Awakener
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Thought Monitor
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
23%synergy
K-9, Mark I
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Master Transmuter
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Emissary Escort
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Gold Myr
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Desynchronization
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-19%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Access Denied
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Officious Interrogation
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
30%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-17%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Ponder
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Sculpting Steel
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Salvation Engine
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Welding Jar
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Snare
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Artificer Class
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-15%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Archway of Innovation
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
46%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Fomori Vault
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
-28%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
-20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-22%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Glimmervoid
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy