Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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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Urza, Lord High Artificer
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
50%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Fabricate
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Unwinding Clock
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Voyage Home
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
12%synergy
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Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Thought Monitor
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
23%synergy
K-9, Mark I
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Gingerbrute
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Gold Myr
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Desynchronization
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Officious Interrogation
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
29%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Sculpting Steel
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Forge
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Snare
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Welding Jar
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Artificer Class
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Mine
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
-29%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
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