Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #133
37decks
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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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Ancient Den
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Seat of the Synod
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Urza's Saga
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Cloud Key
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Thought Monitor
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Forge
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Thoughtcast
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Ethersworn Canonist
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Master of Etherium
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Metalworker
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Scrap Trawler
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
K-9, Mark I
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Gingerbrute
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Lodestone Golem
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Nesting Bot
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Diversion Unit
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Whir of Invention
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-24%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Desynchronization
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Stifle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Voyage Home
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Stock Up
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
March of Progress
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Imposter Mech
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Portable Hole
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Semblance Anvil
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tempered Steel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Fomori Vault
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Treasure Vault
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Progress
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Azorius Signet
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Basalt Monolith
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Golden Egg
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-29%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-50%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-37%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy