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
8.1%inclusion176 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.2%inclusion209 decks3.36K decks
5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.0%inclusion17 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
1.6%inclusion35 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
1.4%inclusion31 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion8.43K decks10.9K decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion7.48K decks10.9K decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion8.34K decks10.9K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion8.30K decks10.9K decks
61%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
69%inclusion7.46K decks10.7K decks
61%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion7.45K decks10.8K decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion7.18K decks10.9K decks
58%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
65%inclusion7.13K decks10.9K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Den
71%inclusion7.77K decks10.9K decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
62%inclusion6.78K decks10.9K decks
53%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion7.24K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion7K decks10.9K decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
61%inclusion6.71K decks10.9K decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion6.49K decks10.9K decks
47%synergy
Thoughtcast
58%inclusion6.36K decks10.9K decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion6.36K decks10.9K decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion6.18K decks10.9K decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion5.60K decks10.9K decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion5.59K decks10.9K decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion5.58K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion2.31K decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion1.94K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion1.68K decks10.9K decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion1.58K decks10.9K decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion1.45K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion1.35K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.17K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion667 decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion651 decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
49%inclusion5.36K decks10.9K decks
43%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
45%inclusion4.90K decks10.9K decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
45%inclusion4.88K decks10.9K decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion4.71K decks10.9K decks
39%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion4.61K decks10.8K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion4.59K decks10.9K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion4.58K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion4.55K decks10.9K decks
30%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion4.52K decks10.9K decks
33%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion4.30K decks10.9K decks
35%synergy
Gingerbrute
37%inclusion4.01K decks10.9K decks
35%synergy
Nesting Bot
36%inclusion3.93K decks10.9K decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
35%inclusion3.86K decks10.9K decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion3.80K decks10.9K decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion3.76K decks10.9K decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
31%inclusion3.35K decks10.9K decks
29%synergy
Silver Myr
30%inclusion3.33K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
29%inclusion3.14K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion3.13K decks10.9K decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion3.09K decks10.9K decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion3.10K decks10.9K decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion2.94K decks10.9K decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion2.91K decks10.9K decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion2.84K decks10.7K decks
24%synergy
Diversion Unit
26%inclusion2.79K decks10.8K decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion2.73K decks10.9K decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion2.47K decks10.9K decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion2.38K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion2.36K decks10.9K decks
18%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
21%inclusion2.34K decks10.9K decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion2.27K decks10.9K decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion2.23K decks10.9K decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion2.11K decks10.9K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion2.05K decks10.9K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion2.05K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
19%inclusion1.99K decks10.7K decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion1.96K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion1.89K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion1.82K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
16%inclusion1.80K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion1.79K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion1.76K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion1.73K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion1.67K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion1.66K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Memory Guardian
15%inclusion1.63K decks10.7K decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion1.63K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion1.60K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion525 decks3.71K decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion1.53K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion5.20K decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion4.12K decks10.9K decks
34%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion3.27K decks10.9K decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion3.12K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion2.86K decks10.9K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion2.32K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion2.12K decks10.9K decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion1.91K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion519 decks3.52K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1.48K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1.43K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1.37K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion1.31K decks10.9K decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion1.25K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
10%inclusion1.15K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion1.14K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
8.4%inclusion919 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.3%inclusion795 decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Bounce Off
7.0%inclusion752 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.9%inclusion752 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion711 decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.2%inclusion663 decks10.7K decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion639 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.8%inclusion637 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
31%inclusion3.36K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion2.43K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion2.37K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion1.62K decks10.9K decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion1.52K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion1.41K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion1.06K decks10.9K decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion1.02K decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Tune Up
8.8%inclusion963 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.6%inclusion833 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.6%inclusion827 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.0%inclusion764 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.7%inclusion735 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion654 decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion5.01K decks10.9K decks
40%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion4.56K decks10.9K decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion4.38K decks10.9K decks
35%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
38%inclusion4.18K decks10.9K decks
33%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion4.03K decks10.8K decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion3.86K decks10.9K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion3.78K decks10.9K decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion3.60K decks10.9K decks
29%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion3.60K decks10.9K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3.56K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion1.17K decks3.73K decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
30%inclusion3.26K decks10.9K decks
26%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
27%inclusion2.97K decks10.8K decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion2.79K decks10.9K decks
23%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion2.64K decks10.9K decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion2.53K decks10.9K decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
23%inclusion2.49K decks10.9K decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion2.20K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion1.96K decks10.9K decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion1.84K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion1.77K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion1.66K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
13%inclusion1.46K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1.39K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1.20K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion1.13K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion1.12K decks10.9K decks
9%synergy
Aether Syphon
9.3%inclusion1.01K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.6%inclusion447 decks5.18K decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion908 decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion838 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
7.6%inclusion831 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.5%inclusion819 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.3%inclusion792 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.0%inclusion767 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.9%inclusion758 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.9%inclusion749 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion732 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
6.5%inclusion709 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion706 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.4%inclusion234 decks3.63K decks
2%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.4%inclusion696 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.3%inclusion691 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.2%inclusion678 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion648 decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion646 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
5.9%inclusion631 decks10.7K decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.8%inclusion636 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.8%inclusion634 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.8%inclusion629 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion4.02K decks10.9K decks
32%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion3.31K decks10.9K decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion1.95K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion1.85K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion1.66K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion1.49K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion1.09K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
All That Glitters
9.2%inclusion1.01K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion299 decks3.60K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion820 decks10.9K decks
-9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
6.6%inclusion707 decks10.7K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion622 decks10.9K decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion585 decks4.25K decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion1.04K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.2%inclusion890 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion393 decks7.46K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion6.46K decks10.9K decks
48%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
51%inclusion5.61K decks10.9K decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
46%inclusion5.01K decks10.9K decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion4.83K decks10.9K decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion3.81K decks10.9K decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion3.72K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion3.58K decks10.9K decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
32%inclusion1.21K decks3.80K decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion3.40K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
31%inclusion3.39K decks10.9K decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion2.56K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion2.03K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion1.77K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1.57K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1.53K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion445 decks3.77K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.2%inclusion1K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.2%inclusion1K decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.1%inclusion993 decks10.9K decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion844 decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.9%inclusion246 decks3.57K decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.6%inclusion725 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
5.6%inclusion608 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Reef Roads
5.6%inclusion606 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion9.95K decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion9.09K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion4.99K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion4.99K decks10.9K decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion3.73K decks10.9K decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion3.26K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion3.04K decks10.9K decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion2.66K decks10.9K decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2.43K decks10.9K decks
-7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1.88K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion1.66K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1.51K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion1.35K decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
12%inclusion1.33K decks10.9K decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion1.25K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1.20K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1.16K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion1.07K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.2%inclusion1K decks10.9K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion924 decks10.9K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion776 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion713 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.5%inclusion246 decks3.80K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion637 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.4%inclusion590 decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.3%inclusion582 decks10.9K decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion578 decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion10.7K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion10.7K decks10.9K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion9.17K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion7.07K decks10.9K decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion6.70K decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion6K decks10.9K decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion5.08K decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion4.76K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion4.35K decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion4.08K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion3.88K decks10.9K decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion3.63K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion3.57K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion3.51K decks10.9K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion2.79K decks10.9K decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion2.72K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion2.66K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion2.50K decks10.9K decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion2.40K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion2.24K decks10.9K decks
16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion2.15K decks10.9K decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion1.93K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion1.81K decks10.9K decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion1.71K decks10.9K decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion1.69K decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion1.67K decks10.9K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1.43K decks10.9K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion1.31K decks10.9K decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion1.31K decks10.9K decks
-10%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion1.14K decks10.9K decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion1.12K decks10.9K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion923 decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion807 decks10.9K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion753 decks10.9K decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion750 decks10.9K decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.7%inclusion735 decks10.9K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion603 decks10.9K decks
-3%synergy
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