Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Affinity

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thought Monitor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Master of Etherium
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Voyage Home
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Organic Extinction
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Foundry Inspector
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtcast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Repurposing Bay
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
K-9, Mark I
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Chief of the Foundry
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Nesting Bot
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Gingerbrute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Transit Mage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Emissary Escort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Marketback Walker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swooping Lookout
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Network Disruptor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Diversion Unit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Silver Raven
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Whirler Rogue
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Filigree Attendant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Trinket Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Barricade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Divert Disaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reality Heist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Disorder in the Court
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Spectral Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Pollen Lullaby
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dive Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Defabricate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Family Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Riot Control
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dispense Justice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-40%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Remand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Think Twice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Forging the Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Rise and Shine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tune Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Sculpting Steel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Salvation Engine
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cloud Key
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Snare
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
The Seriema
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Detention Chariot
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Welding Jar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mechtitan Core
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rover Blades
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Argent Dais
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Golem's Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystery Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Key to the Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Barrow-Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brawler's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Transmutation Font
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Semblance Anvil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Smoke Bomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unable to Scream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Starlight Spectacular
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Born to Drive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Invisibility
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, Scion of Urza
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Den
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reef Roads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Starting Column
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Firemind Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyclave Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Citadel Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Night Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gateway Plaza
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-32%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
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