Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Affinity

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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
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Sense
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
86%inclusion158 decks184 decks
71%synergy
Thought Monitor
78%inclusion143 decks184 decks
70%synergy
Voyage Home
77%inclusion140 decks183 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Den
82%inclusion150 decks184 decks
67%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
82%inclusion150 decks184 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
79%inclusion145 decks184 decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion133 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion129 decks184 decks
63%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
70%inclusion128 decks184 decks
62%synergy
Thoughtcast
68%inclusion125 decks184 decks
58%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion132 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion117 decks184 decks
53%synergy
Organic Extinction
63%inclusion115 decks184 decks
54%synergy
Dispatch
61%inclusion112 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion106 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
54%inclusion99 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion99 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion98 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion95 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion95 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
49%inclusion90 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Gingerbrute
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
31%synergy
K-9, Mark I
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion67 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Nesting Bot
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Memory Guardian
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion41 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Desynchronization
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion70 decks184 decks
-16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Reality Heist
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
16%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
-18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
49%inclusion90 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion89 decks184 decks
44%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
42%inclusion77 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
41%inclusion76 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion65 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Scourglass
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Winged Boots
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Portable Hole
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Hulldrifter
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion55 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
65%inclusion119 decks184 decks
54%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion94 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
51%inclusion94 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion79 decks184 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
-26%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion168 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion149 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion81 decks184 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion56 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion178 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion176 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion166 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
77%inclusion141 decks184 decks
62%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion119 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion103 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion91 decks184 decks
-17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion83 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
-15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
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