Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander)

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
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Cas Hinds
Sep 29, 2025
Cas Hinds
Is Optimization Ruining Commander Deck Building?
Some people in the Commander community talk about deck optimization leading to homogeneity, and how this ruins Commander. Let's discuss.
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
4.0%inclusion39 decks987 decks
3%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
2.1%inclusion25 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.0%inclusion22 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.3%inclusion13 decks964 decks
-2%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
1.0%inclusion10 decks987 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion8.62K decks11.2K decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion7.65K decks11.2K decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion8.53K decks11.2K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion8.49K decks11.2K decks
61%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
70%inclusion7.65K decks11K decks
61%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion7.62K decks11.1K decks
61%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion7.34K decks11.2K decks
58%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
65%inclusion7.29K decks11.2K decks
57%synergy
Ancient Den
71%inclusion7.95K decks11.2K decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
62%inclusion6.95K decks11.2K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion7.42K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion7.16K decks11.2K decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
61%inclusion6.86K decks11.2K decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion6.66K decks11.2K decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion6.51K decks11.2K decks
33%synergy
Thoughtcast
58%inclusion6.50K decks11.2K decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion6.33K decks11.2K decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion5.75K decks11.2K decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion5.73K decks11.2K decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion5.70K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion2.36K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion1.97K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion1.70K decks11.2K decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion1.60K decks11.2K decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion1.47K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion1.37K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.18K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion682 decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion664 decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
49%inclusion5.49K decks11.2K decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
45%inclusion5.01K decks11.2K decks
41%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
45%inclusion5K decks11.2K decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion4.81K decks11.2K decks
38%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion4.71K decks11.1K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion4.71K decks11.2K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion4.68K decks11.2K decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion4.66K decks11.2K decks
30%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion4.65K decks11.2K decks
33%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion4.42K decks11.2K decks
35%synergy
Gingerbrute
37%inclusion4.10K decks11.2K decks
35%synergy
Nesting Bot
36%inclusion4K decks11.1K decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
35%inclusion3.95K decks11.2K decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion3.87K decks11.2K decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion3.84K decks11.2K decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
31%inclusion3.42K decks11.2K decks
29%synergy
Silver Myr
30%inclusion3.40K decks11.2K decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
29%inclusion3.21K decks11.2K decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion3.21K decks11.2K decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion3.16K decks11.1K decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion3.15K decks11.2K decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion3K decks11.2K decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion2.98K decks11.2K decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion2.90K decks11K decks
24%synergy
Diversion Unit
26%inclusion2.84K decks11.1K decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion2.80K decks11.2K decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion2.52K decks11.2K decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion2.44K decks11.2K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion2.41K decks11.2K decks
18%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion2.40K decks11.2K decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion2.33K decks11.2K decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion2.28K decks11.2K decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion2.14K decks11.2K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion2.11K decks11.2K decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion2.10K decks11.2K decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
18%inclusion2.03K decks11K decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion1.99K decks11.2K decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion1.93K decks11.2K decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion1.86K decks11.2K decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
16%inclusion1.83K decks11.2K decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion1.82K decks11.2K decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion1.80K decks11.2K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion1.78K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion1.70K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion1.69K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Memory Guardian
15%inclusion1.66K decks11K decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion1.66K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion1.63K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion564 decks3.99K decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion1.57K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion5.31K decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion4.22K decks11.2K decks
34%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion3.37K decks11.2K decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion3.19K decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion2.92K decks11.2K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion2.37K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion2.17K decks11.2K decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion1.95K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion566 decks3.81K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1.51K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1.47K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1.41K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion1.35K decks11.2K decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion1.27K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1.17K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion1.17K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Access Denied
8.3%inclusion929 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.3%inclusion812 decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Bounce Off
6.9%inclusion762 decks11K decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.9%inclusion772 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion724 decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.1%inclusion669 decks11K decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.9%inclusion658 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.8%inclusion645 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
31%inclusion3.45K decks11.2K decks
20%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion2.48K decks11.2K decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion2.43K decks11.2K decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion1.65K decks11.2K decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion1.55K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion1.45K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion1.08K decks11.2K decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion1.04K decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Tune Up
8.7%inclusion973 decks11.1K decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.6%inclusion842 decks11.1K decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.6%inclusion844 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.1%inclusion790 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.7%inclusion750 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion665 decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion5.14K decks11.2K decks
40%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion4.67K decks11.2K decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion4.49K decks11.2K decks
35%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
38%inclusion4.26K decks11.2K decks
33%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion4.13K decks11K decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion3.94K decks11.2K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion3.87K decks11.2K decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion3.70K decks11.2K decks
29%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion3.67K decks11.2K decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3.65K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
32%inclusion1.28K decks4.02K decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
30%inclusion3.31K decks11.2K decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
28%inclusion3.06K decks11.1K decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion2.86K decks11.1K decks
23%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion2.70K decks11.2K decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion2.58K decks11.2K decks
20%synergy
Perilous Snare
23%inclusion2.54K decks11.1K decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion2.26K decks11.2K decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion1.99K decks11.2K decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion1.89K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion1.82K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion1.68K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
13%inclusion1.49K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1.44K decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1.22K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion1.15K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion1.13K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Aether Syphon
9.2%inclusion1.03K decks11.1K decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.6%inclusion468 decks5.46K decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion927 decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.6%inclusion852 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
7.6%inclusion845 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.5%inclusion835 decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.2%inclusion801 decks11.1K decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.0%inclusion782 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.9%inclusion774 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.9%inclusion767 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion755 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.6%inclusion258 decks3.92K decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion729 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Possession Engine
6.4%inclusion716 decks11.1K decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.3%inclusion701 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.3%inclusion699 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.2%inclusion692 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion667 decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion661 decks11.2K decks
-6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.9%inclusion656 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
5.8%inclusion639 decks11K decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.8%inclusion646 decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.7%inclusion637 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion4.11K decks11.2K decks
32%synergy
Efficient Construction
31%inclusion3.42K decks11.2K decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion1.98K decks11.1K decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion1.88K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion1.70K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion1.53K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion1.13K decks11.2K decks
-15%synergy
All That Glitters
9.2%inclusion1.03K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion323 decks3.88K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion834 decks11.2K decks
-9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
6.6%inclusion725 decks11K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion638 decks11.2K decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion647 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.5%inclusion1.06K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.1%inclusion901 decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion410 decks7.72K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion6.62K decks11.2K decks
48%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
51%inclusion5.73K decks11.2K decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
46%inclusion5.13K decks11.2K decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion4.93K decks11.2K decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion3.92K decks11.2K decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion3.80K decks11.2K decks
-15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion1.35K decks4.08K decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion3.67K decks11.2K decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion3.48K decks11.2K decks
17%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
31%inclusion3.46K decks11.2K decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion2.63K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion2.07K decks11.2K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion1.81K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1.60K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1.55K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion501 decks4.05K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.2%inclusion1.03K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.2%inclusion1.02K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.1%inclusion1.01K decks11.2K decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion862 decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion272 decks3.85K decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.7%inclusion745 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
5.5%inclusion615 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Reef Roads
5.5%inclusion614 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10.2K decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion9.30K decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion5.10K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion5.09K decks11.2K decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion3.81K decks11.2K decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion3.34K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion3.11K decks11.2K decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion2.73K decks11.2K decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2.47K decks11.2K decks
-7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1.92K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion1.68K decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1.56K decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion1.38K decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
12%inclusion1.35K decks11.2K decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion1.27K decks11.2K decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1.23K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1.19K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion1.09K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.2%inclusion1.02K decks11.2K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion950 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion796 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.6%inclusion732 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.4%inclusion263 decks4.08K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion659 decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.4%inclusion601 decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.3%inclusion593 decks11.2K decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion583 decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion11K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion10.9K decks11.2K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion9.39K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion7.22K decks11.2K decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion6.86K decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion6.13K decks11.2K decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion5.20K decks11.2K decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion4.87K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion4.43K decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion4.16K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion3.97K decks11.2K decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion3.72K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion3.64K decks11.2K decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion3.58K decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion2.86K decks11.2K decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion2.77K decks11.2K decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion2.72K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion2.56K decks11.2K decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion2.44K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
21%inclusion2.29K decks11.2K decks
17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion2.19K decks11.2K decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion1.97K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion1.86K decks11.2K decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion1.77K decks11.2K decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion1.73K decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion1.72K decks11.2K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1.47K decks11.2K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion1.36K decks11.2K decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion1.34K decks11.2K decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion1.17K decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion1.15K decks11.2K decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion952 decks11.2K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion826 decks11.2K decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion776 decks11.2K decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion775 decks11.2K decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.7%inclusion752 decks11.2K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion617 decks11.2K decks
-3%synergy
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