Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Affinity

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Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
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Muraganda Raceway
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
74%synergy
Thought Monitor
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
69%synergy
Voyage Home
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
69%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Organic Extinction
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
61%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtcast
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Dispatch
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Desynchronization
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Forge
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
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Illustrious Wanderglyph
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Bot
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
31%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Research Thief
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Memory Guardian
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-22%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Cloud Key
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Salvation Engine
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Repurposing Bay
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Unwinding Clock
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Perilous Snare
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Twinning Staff
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Scourglass
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Archway of Innovation
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Vault
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
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