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
6.4%inclusion108 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
4.5%inclusion132 decks2.94K decks
3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
1.4%inclusion24 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
University Campus
1.4%inclusion24 decks1.69K decks
0%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
1.2%inclusion22 decks1.76K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion8.15K decks10.6K decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion7.23K decks10.6K decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion8.06K decks10.6K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion8.02K decks10.6K decks
61%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion7.20K decks10.5K decks
60%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
69%inclusion7.18K decks10.4K decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion6.95K decks10.6K decks
58%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
65%inclusion6.90K decks10.6K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Den
71%inclusion7.50K decks10.6K decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion6.79K decks10.6K decks
53%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion7.02K decks10.6K decks
-4%synergy
Organic Extinction
62%inclusion6.54K decks10.6K decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
62%inclusion6.50K decks10.6K decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion6.26K decks10.6K decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion6.18K decks10.6K decks
33%synergy
Thoughtcast
58%inclusion6.16K decks10.6K decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion5.96K decks10.6K decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion5.41K decks10.6K decks
-2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion5.41K decks10.6K decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion5.39K decks10.6K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion2.25K decks10.6K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion1.87K decks10.6K decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion1.63K decks10.6K decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion1.53K decks10.6K decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion1.43K decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion1.31K decks10.6K decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1.14K decks10.6K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion653 decks10.6K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion625 decks10.6K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
49%inclusion5.18K decks10.6K decks
43%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
45%inclusion4.77K decks10.6K decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
45%inclusion4.73K decks10.6K decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion4.55K decks10.6K decks
39%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion4.47K decks10.5K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion4.44K decks10.6K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion4.42K decks10.6K decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion4.39K decks10.6K decks
30%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion4.34K decks10.6K decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion4.13K decks10.6K decks
35%synergy
Gingerbrute
37%inclusion3.88K decks10.6K decks
35%synergy
Nesting Bot
36%inclusion3.83K decks10.5K decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
35%inclusion3.72K decks10.6K decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion3.68K decks10.6K decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion3.64K decks10.6K decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
31%inclusion3.24K decks10.6K decks
29%synergy
Silver Myr
31%inclusion3.23K decks10.6K decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
29%inclusion3.04K decks10.6K decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion3.03K decks10.6K decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion3K decks10.6K decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion2.98K decks10.5K decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion2.83K decks10.6K decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion2.83K decks10.6K decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion2.73K decks10.4K decks
24%synergy
Diversion Unit
26%inclusion2.70K decks10.5K decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion2.64K decks10.6K decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion2.41K decks10.6K decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion2.31K decks10.6K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion2.29K decks10.6K decks
19%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion2.28K decks10.6K decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion2.21K decks10.6K decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion2.16K decks10.6K decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion2.05K decks10.6K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion1.98K decks10.6K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion1.98K decks10.6K decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
19%inclusion1.93K decks10.4K decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion1.89K decks10.6K decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion1.82K decks10.6K decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion1.76K decks10.6K decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion1.74K decks10.6K decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion1.74K decks10.6K decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion1.70K decks10.6K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion1.69K decks10.6K decks
13%synergy
Memory Guardian
15%inclusion1.59K decks10.4K decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion1.61K decks10.6K decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion1.60K decks10.6K decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion1.57K decks10.6K decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion1.55K decks10.6K decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion470 decks3.30K decks
13%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion1.49K decks10.6K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion5.02K decks10.6K decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion3.98K decks10.6K decks
34%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion3.13K decks10.6K decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion3.04K decks10.6K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion2.76K decks10.6K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion2.25K decks10.6K decks
-4%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion2.04K decks10.6K decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion1.84K decks10.6K decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion450 decks3.11K decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1.43K decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1.38K decks10.6K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion1.31K decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion1.25K decks10.6K decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion1.21K decks10.6K decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion1.12K decks10.6K decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion1.10K decks10.6K decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
8.6%inclusion904 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.3%inclusion770 decks10.6K decks
-2%synergy
Bounce Off
7.0%inclusion730 decks10.4K decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.9%inclusion727 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion688 decks10.6K decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.2%inclusion640 decks10.3K decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion621 decks10.6K decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.8%inclusion607 decks10.6K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
31%inclusion3.25K decks10.6K decks
20%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion2.37K decks10.6K decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion2.30K decks10.6K decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion1.56K decks10.6K decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion1.47K decks10.6K decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion1.37K decks10.6K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion1.03K decks10.6K decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion985 decks10.6K decks
-6%synergy
Tune Up
8.9%inclusion932 decks10.5K decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.7%inclusion818 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.6%inclusion795 decks10.5K decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.0%inclusion741 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.8%inclusion718 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion633 decks10.6K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion4.84K decks10.6K decks
40%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion4.40K decks10.6K decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion4.24K decks10.6K decks
35%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
38%inclusion4.06K decks10.6K decks
33%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion3.90K decks10.4K decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion3.73K decks10.6K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion3.66K decks10.6K decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion3.49K decks10.6K decks
29%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion3.46K decks10.6K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3.46K decks10.6K decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion1.02K decks3.32K decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
30%inclusion3.18K decks10.6K decks
26%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
27%inclusion2.86K decks10.5K decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion2.72K decks10.5K decks
23%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion2.55K decks10.6K decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion2.46K decks10.6K decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
23%inclusion2.42K decks10.5K decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion2.13K decks10.6K decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion1.91K decks10.6K decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion1.77K decks10.6K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion1.70K decks10.6K decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion1.62K decks10.6K decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
13%inclusion1.42K decks10.6K decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1.34K decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1.16K decks10.6K decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion1.09K decks10.6K decks
2%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion1.09K decks10.6K decks
9%synergy
Aether Syphon
9.3%inclusion978 decks10.5K decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.5%inclusion410 decks4.80K decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.4%inclusion882 decks10.6K decks
0%synergy
Winged Boots
7.7%inclusion814 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.6%inclusion800 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.5%inclusion793 decks10.6K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.4%inclusion773 decks10.4K decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.1%inclusion745 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.0%inclusion740 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.9%inclusion732 decks10.6K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion714 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
6.6%inclusion694 decks10.5K decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.5%inclusion684 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion683 decks10.6K decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.4%inclusion678 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.3%inclusion204 decks3.22K decks
2%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.2%inclusion650 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion632 decks10.6K decks
3%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
6.0%inclusion617 decks10.3K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion624 decks10.6K decks
-6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.8%inclusion615 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.8%inclusion611 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.6%inclusion596 decks10.6K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion3.86K decks10.6K decks
32%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion3.18K decks10.6K decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion1.88K decks10.5K decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion1.79K decks10.6K decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion1.62K decks10.6K decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion1.46K decks10.6K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion1.06K decks10.6K decks
-14%synergy
All That Glitters
9.2%inclusion971 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.9%inclusion252 decks3.19K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion800 decks10.6K decks
-9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
6.6%inclusion689 decks10.4K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion596 decks10.6K decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion508 decks3.85K decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion1.01K decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.1%inclusion860 decks10.6K decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.2%inclusion371 decks7.09K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion6.25K decks10.6K decks
48%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
51%inclusion5.43K decks10.6K decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
46%inclusion4.83K decks10.6K decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion4.67K decks10.6K decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion3.66K decks10.6K decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion3.60K decks10.6K decks
-15%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion3.48K decks10.6K decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion3.30K decks10.6K decks
17%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
31%inclusion3.30K decks10.6K decks
28%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.39K decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion2.48K decks10.6K decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion1.97K decks10.6K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion1.72K decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1.52K decks10.6K decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1.50K decks10.6K decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion390 decks3.36K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.3%inclusion977 decks10.6K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.2%inclusion974 decks10.6K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.1%inclusion965 decks10.6K decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion817 decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.0%inclusion221 decks3.15K decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.7%inclusion704 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
5.6%inclusion587 decks10.6K decks
4%synergy
Reef Roads
5.6%inclusion587 decks10.6K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion9.63K decks10.6K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion8.79K decks10.6K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion4.84K decks10.6K decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion4.82K decks10.6K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion3.60K decks10.6K decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion3.18K decks10.6K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion2.94K decks10.6K decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion2.58K decks10.6K decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2.37K decks10.6K decks
-7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1.83K decks10.6K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion1.61K decks10.6K decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1.48K decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion1.30K decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
12%inclusion1.29K decks10.6K decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion1.22K decks10.6K decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1.17K decks10.6K decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1.12K decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion1.03K decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.3%inclusion977 decks10.6K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion898 decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.2%inclusion757 decks10.6K decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion691 decks10.6K decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.2%inclusion211 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion617 decks10.6K decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion579 decks10.6K decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.4%inclusion566 decks10.6K decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion560 decks10.6K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion10.4K decks10.6K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion10.3K decks10.6K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion8.88K decks10.6K decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion6.84K decks10.6K decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion6.47K decks10.6K decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion5.80K decks10.6K decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion4.91K decks10.6K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion4.61K decks10.6K decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion4.24K decks10.6K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion3.95K decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion3.77K decks10.6K decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion3.50K decks10.6K decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion3.45K decks10.6K decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion3.40K decks10.6K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion2.71K decks10.6K decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion2.65K decks10.6K decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion2.58K decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion2.43K decks10.6K decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion2.33K decks10.6K decks
0%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion2.16K decks10.6K decks
16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion2.08K decks10.6K decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion1.87K decks10.6K decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion1.75K decks10.6K decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion1.64K decks10.6K decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion1.63K decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion1.60K decks10.6K decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1.38K decks10.6K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion1.28K decks10.6K decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion1.26K decks10.6K decks
-10%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion1.10K decks10.6K decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion1.08K decks10.6K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.6%inclusion903 decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.5%inclusion787 decks10.6K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion734 decks10.6K decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion707 decks10.6K decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.7%inclusion702 decks10.6K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion588 decks10.6K decks
-3%synergy
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