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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Spirit Water Revival
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza, Lord High Artificer
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
70%synergy
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
51%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Fabricate
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Voyage Home
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Forge
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
11%synergy
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Cyberdrive Awakener
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Thought Monitor
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Gingerbrute
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Research Thief
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Emissary Escort
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Digsite Engineer
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
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Counterspell
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Desynchronization
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Heist
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
32%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Season of Weaving
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
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Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Lotus
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Welding Jar
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Snare
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-28%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
-21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
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