Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
29decks
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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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Voyager Quickwelder
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Voyage Home
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Thought Monitor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Seat of the Synod
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Organic Extinction
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Repurposing Bay
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Nesting Bot
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Bronze Guardian
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Diversion Unit
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
K-9, Mark I
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Gingerbrute
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Silver Raven
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Shimmer Myr
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Interface Ace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Swooping Lookout
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Memory Guardian
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Aetherjacket
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Filigree Attendant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Gold Myr
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mechan Assembler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Spectral Interference
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bounce Off
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Disruption Protocol
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ride's End
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Refute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Hindering Light
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Miscast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lightshield Parry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
One with the Machine
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Tune Up
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stall Out
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Anchor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Recommission
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Salvation Engine
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Hulldrifter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Cloud Key
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sculpting Steel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Detention Chariot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Air Response Unit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Shop
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Mangler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Rover Blades
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Alacrian Armory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Invitation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Seriema
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Glider Staff
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Zephyr Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Paper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Roadside Assistance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Born to Drive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Flood the Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Den
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Archway of Innovation
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Reef Roads
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Country Roads
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mech Hangar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-34%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Starting Column
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Powerstone Shard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Razortide Bridge
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Night Market
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Campground
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Meandering River
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy