Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Thopters

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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thopter Spy Network
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Organic Extinction
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Efficient Construction
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Voyage Home
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Mechanized Production
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Artificer Class
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Master of Etherium
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Whirler Rogue
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Virulent Silencer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Assembly
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Diversion Unit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Transit Mage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gingerbrute
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mechan Assembler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Station Monitor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Swooping Lookout
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Access Denied
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Scour for Scrap
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Masterful Replication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Refute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Render Silent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
War Report
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Launch Mishap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Disorder in the Court
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Cancel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Depose // Deploy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Officious Interrogation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cerebral Download
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Divert Disaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Desculpting Blast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Fabricate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Open the Vaults
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Universal Surveillance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Redress Fate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
One with the Machine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Salvation Engine
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mechtitan Core
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Mangler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rover Blades
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whirlermaker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Mine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reef Roads
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flood Plain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Night Market
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy