Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Affinity

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #133
7decks
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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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100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
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74%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
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72%synergy
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71%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Bronze Guardian
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Organic Extinction
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
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Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Diversion Unit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Research Thief
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Bot
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Whirler Rogue
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Steel Seraph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Digsite Engineer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rook Turret
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Virulent Silencer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Friendly Teddy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chief Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%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
Arcum Dagsson
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skyswimmer Koi
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Whir of Invention
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Stubborn Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Steel Sabotage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Make Your Move
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hindering Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Safe Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Fabricate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Combat Tutorial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Exorcise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Repurposing Bay
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Forge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Cryogen Relic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Perilous Snare
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Phoenix Down
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
The Everflowing Well
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reaver Titan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Nin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Immortal Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Golem's Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hulldrifter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Aether Syphon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Welding Jar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Tempered Steel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Artificer Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dissipation Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Inventors' Fair
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Treasure Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Fomori Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Replicating Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Blossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Starting Column
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Glacial Fortress
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tundra
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Razortide Bridge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Meticulous Archive
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Deserted Beach
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Nimbus Maze
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Gate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Glimmervoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy