Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Spell Copy

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dispatch
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Darksteel Forge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Desynchronization
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Bronze Guardian
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Mystic Forge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Unwinding Clock
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Master of Etherium
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
K-9, Mark I
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Thought Monitor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Gingerbrute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Metalworker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Research Thief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Master Transmuter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hangarback Walker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Digsite Engineer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Timeless Artificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Network Disruptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Memnite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nesting Bot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Steel Overseer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Scour for Scrap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Blustersquall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Curate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Override
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Organic Extinction
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
March of Progress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Forging the Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tune Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Twinning Staff
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Semblance Anvil
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Perilous Snare
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reaver Titan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scourglass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Feldon's Cane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thrumming Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Artificer Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Academy Ruins
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Den
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Inventors' Fair
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Fomori Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Thran Dynamo
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Locket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Razortide Bridge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Tundra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Meticulous Archive
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Power Depot
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy