Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Steel Overseer
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Den
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Organic Extinction
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Master of Etherium
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Voyage Home
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Hangarback Walker
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Gingerbrute
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
K-9, Mark I
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Research Thief
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Bot
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Virulent Silencer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Surge Conductor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Marketback Walker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Desynchronization
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Experimental Augury
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reality Heist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Bounce Off
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Honor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
One with the Machine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Forge
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Winged Boots
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lux Artillery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Snare
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Moxite Refinery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mandibular Kite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rover Blades
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Titan Forge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Resourceful Defense
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
The Clone Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
All That Glitters
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Treasure Vault
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Hedron Archive
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Legends
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Starting Column
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Nimbus Maze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Command Bridge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy