Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #135
36decks
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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%inclusion32 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Seat of the Synod
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Urza's Saga
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Cloud Key
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Forge
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Sculpting Steel
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Mana Vault
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Smothering Tithe
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Scrap Trawler
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Metalworker
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
K-9, Mark I
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Lodestone Golem
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Gingerbrute
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Steel Overseer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-26%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Desynchronization
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Stifle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Fabricate
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Voyage Home
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Organic Extinction
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
March of Progress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Manifold Key
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Imposter Mech
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Portable Hole
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Semblance Anvil
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Defense Grid
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Academy Ruins
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Archway of Innovation
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Fomori Vault
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Treasure Vault
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Basalt Monolith
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Golden Egg
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Island
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Meticulous Archive
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-50%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-37%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy