Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Affinity

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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Katara's Reversal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Thought Monitor
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
70%synergy
Foundry Inspector
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Voyage Home
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Organic Extinction
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Thoughtcast
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Dispatch
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Forge
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Desynchronization
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Gingerbrute
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
31%synergy
K-9, Mark I
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Research Thief
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Memory Guardian
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Masterful Replication
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Redress Fate
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Cloud Key
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Salvation Engine
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Sculpting Steel
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Perilous Snare
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Twinning Staff
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Cryogen Relic
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Insight Engine
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
War Room
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy