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
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MTGStocks
White Lotus Tile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Den
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Voyage Home
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
69%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Thought Monitor
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Bronze Guardian
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Thoughtcast
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Organic Extinction
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Gingerbrute
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Interference
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Season of Weaving
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Tune Up
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Reshape
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Echo Storm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Sculpting Steel
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Salvation Engine
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Cloud Key
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Repurposing Bay
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Snare
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Twinning Staff
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Scourglass
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Prototype Portal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Possession Engine
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Chariot of Victory
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Trading Post
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Mechanized Production
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Artificer Class
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Efficient Construction
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Flood the Engine
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Treasure Vault
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
23%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Power Depot
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy