Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
131decks
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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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Krang, Utrom Warlord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Dome
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion112 decks131 decks
71%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion109 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion103 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
63%synergy
Thought Monitor
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
61%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion107 decks131 decks
60%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
62%inclusion81 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Voyage Home
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
37%synergy
K-9, Mark I
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Gingerbrute
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Steel Overseer
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Research Thief
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Nesting Bot
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Fabricate
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Sculpting Steel
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Cloud Key
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Twinning Staff
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Manifold Key
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Forge
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Artificer Class
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Efficient Construction
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
All That Glitters
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
68%inclusion89 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Archway of Innovation
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Fomori Vault
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion121 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion110 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
-21%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion122 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion122 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion120 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
88%inclusion115 decks131 decks
75%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion112 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion100 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Sea of Clouds
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Razortide Bridge
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
54%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Gate
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
-33%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-25%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy