Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Clones

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
White Lotus Tile
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Den
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
71%synergy
Voyage Home
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Thought Monitor
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Bronze Guardian
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Thoughtcast
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Organic Extinction
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Gingerbrute
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
K-9, Mark I
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Diversion Unit
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Steel Overseer
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Gold Myr
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Masterful Replication
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Access Denied
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Interference
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Season of Weaving
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Sculpting Steel
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Salvation Engine
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Cloud Key
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Twinning Staff
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Perilous Snare
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorworks
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Scourglass
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Prototype Portal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Possession Engine
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Mechanized Production
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Artificer Class
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Academy Ruins
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Thran Dynamo
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy