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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
7.7%inclusion153 decks1.98K decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.0%inclusion190 decks3.19K decks
5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
1.7%inclusion5 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
1.6%inclusion33 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
1.5%inclusion29 decks1.98K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion8.32K decks10.8K decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion7.38K decks10.8K decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion8.22K decks10.8K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion8.18K decks10.8K decks
61%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
69%inclusion7.34K decks10.6K decks
61%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion7.34K decks10.7K decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion7.09K decks10.8K decks
58%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
65%inclusion7.04K decks10.8K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Den
71%inclusion7.66K decks10.8K decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
62%inclusion6.68K decks10.8K decks
53%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion7.16K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion6.92K decks10.8K decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
62%inclusion6.62K decks10.8K decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion6.40K decks10.8K decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion6.29K decks10.8K decks
33%synergy
Thoughtcast
58%inclusion6.28K decks10.8K decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion6.08K decks10.8K decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion5.52K decks10.8K decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion5.51K decks10.8K decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion5.51K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion2.29K decks10.8K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion1.91K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion1.66K decks10.8K decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion1.56K decks10.8K decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion1.44K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion1.33K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.15K decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion664 decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion644 decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
49%inclusion5.29K decks10.8K decks
43%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
45%inclusion4.85K decks10.8K decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
45%inclusion4.82K decks10.8K decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion4.64K decks10.8K decks
39%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion4.55K decks10.7K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion4.53K decks10.8K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion4.52K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion4.49K decks10.8K decks
30%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion4.44K decks10.8K decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion4.23K decks10.8K decks
35%synergy
Gingerbrute
37%inclusion3.96K decks10.8K decks
35%synergy
Nesting Bot
36%inclusion3.88K decks10.7K decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
35%inclusion3.81K decks10.8K decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion3.74K decks10.8K decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion3.71K decks10.8K decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
31%inclusion3.31K decks10.8K decks
29%synergy
Silver Myr
30%inclusion3.28K decks10.8K decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
29%inclusion3.10K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion3.09K decks10.8K decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion3.05K decks10.7K decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion3.05K decks10.8K decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion2.90K decks10.8K decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion2.87K decks10.8K decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion2.80K decks10.6K decks
24%synergy
Diversion Unit
26%inclusion2.76K decks10.7K decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion2.70K decks10.8K decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion2.45K decks10.8K decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion2.36K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion2.33K decks10.8K decks
19%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
21%inclusion2.31K decks10.8K decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion2.25K decks10.8K decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion2.21K decks10.8K decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion2.08K decks10.8K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion2.03K decks10.8K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion2.02K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
19%inclusion1.97K decks10.6K decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion1.94K decks10.8K decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion1.86K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion1.79K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
16%inclusion1.77K decks10.8K decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion1.76K decks10.8K decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion1.74K decks10.8K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion1.72K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion1.65K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Memory Guardian
15%inclusion1.61K decks10.6K decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion1.64K decks10.8K decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion1.60K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion1.59K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion505 decks3.54K decks
13%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion1.52K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion5.12K decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion4.05K decks10.8K decks
34%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion3.20K decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion3.08K decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion2.81K decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion2.29K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion2.09K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion1.88K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion491 decks3.36K decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1.46K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1.41K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion1.35K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion1.29K decks10.8K decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion1.24K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion1.14K decks10.8K decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion1.13K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
8.5%inclusion915 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.3%inclusion787 decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Bounce Off
7.0%inclusion742 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.9%inclusion746 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion698 decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.2%inclusion654 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.8%inclusion628 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.8%inclusion626 decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
31%inclusion3.31K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion2.40K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion2.34K decks10.8K decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion1.59K decks10.8K decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion1.49K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion1.40K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion1.04K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion1K decks10.8K decks
-6%synergy
Tune Up
8.8%inclusion948 decks10.7K decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.7%inclusion832 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.6%inclusion814 decks10.7K decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.0%inclusion756 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.7%inclusion726 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion642 decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion4.94K decks10.8K decks
40%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion4.49K decks10.8K decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion4.31K decks10.8K decks
35%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
38%inclusion4.13K decks10.8K decks
33%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion3.97K decks10.6K decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion3.80K decks10.8K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion3.73K decks10.8K decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion3.55K decks10.8K decks
29%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion3.53K decks10.8K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3.52K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion1.11K decks3.57K decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
30%inclusion3.22K decks10.8K decks
26%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
27%inclusion2.92K decks10.7K decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion2.76K decks10.7K decks
23%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion2.60K decks10.8K decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion2.50K decks10.8K decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
23%inclusion2.46K decks10.7K decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion2.17K decks10.8K decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion1.94K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion1.82K decks10.8K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion1.75K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion1.64K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
13%inclusion1.44K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1.36K decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1.19K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion1.12K decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion1.11K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
Aether Syphon
9.2%inclusion989 decks10.7K decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.6%inclusion433 decks5.03K decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion899 decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.6%inclusion822 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
7.6%inclusion822 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.5%inclusion806 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.4%inclusion785 decks10.7K decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.0%inclusion758 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.0%inclusion754 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.9%inclusion741 decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion723 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
6.5%inclusion703 decks10.7K decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion700 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.4%inclusion692 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.4%inclusion689 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.3%inclusion217 decks3.47K decks
2%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.2%inclusion664 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion638 decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion634 decks10.8K decks
-6%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
5.9%inclusion621 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.8%inclusion627 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.8%inclusion625 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.7%inclusion612 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion3.94K decks10.8K decks
32%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion3.26K decks10.8K decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion1.91K decks10.7K decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion1.83K decks10.8K decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion1.65K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion1.48K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion1.08K decks10.8K decks
-15%synergy
All That Glitters
9.2%inclusion994 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.2%inclusion281 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion813 decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
6.6%inclusion694 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion611 decks10.8K decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion549 decks4.09K decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion1.03K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.2%inclusion879 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion386 decks7.31K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion6.37K decks10.8K decks
48%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
51%inclusion5.53K decks10.8K decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
46%inclusion4.93K decks10.8K decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion4.76K decks10.8K decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion3.76K decks10.8K decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion3.67K decks10.8K decks
-15%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion3.54K decks10.8K decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
32%inclusion1.15K decks3.63K decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion3.35K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
31%inclusion3.35K decks10.8K decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion2.53K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion2.01K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion1.75K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1.56K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1.52K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion423 decks3.61K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.2%inclusion995 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.2%inclusion992 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.1%inclusion983 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion835 decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.9%inclusion236 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.7%inclusion717 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Reef Roads
5.5%inclusion596 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Country Roads
5.5%inclusion596 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion9.81K decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion8.97K decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion4.92K decks10.8K decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion4.92K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion3.67K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion3.23K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion3.01K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion2.63K decks10.8K decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2.40K decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1.86K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion1.64K decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1.51K decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion1.33K decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
12%inclusion1.31K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion1.24K decks10.8K decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1.19K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1.15K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion1.06K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.2%inclusion987 decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion913 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion766 decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion705 decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.5%inclusion235 decks3.63K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion628 decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.4%inclusion583 decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.4%inclusion577 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion573 decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion10.6K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion10.5K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion9.05K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion6.97K decks10.8K decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion6.61K decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion5.92K decks10.8K decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion5.02K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion4.70K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion4.30K decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion4.03K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion3.84K decks10.8K decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion3.58K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion3.52K decks10.8K decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion3.46K decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion2.75K decks10.8K decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion2.69K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion2.62K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion2.47K decks10.8K decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion2.37K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
21%inclusion2.21K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion2.12K decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion1.91K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion1.79K decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion1.69K decks10.8K decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion1.67K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion1.65K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1.41K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion1.30K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion1.29K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion1.12K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion1.10K decks10.8K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion919 decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion795 decks10.8K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion745 decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion732 decks10.8K decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.8%inclusion727 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion597 decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
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