Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Affinity

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.4%inclusion2 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Katara's Reversal
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion183 decks210 decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
79%inclusion165 decks209 decks
71%synergy
Thought Monitor
77%inclusion162 decks210 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Den
82%inclusion173 decks210 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion171 decks210 decks
68%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
82%inclusion172 decks210 decks
67%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
72%inclusion152 decks210 decks
66%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion154 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion150 decks210 decks
64%synergy
Thoughtcast
67%inclusion141 decks210 decks
58%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion148 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion136 decks210 decks
56%synergy
Dispatch
64%inclusion134 decks210 decks
51%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion133 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion120 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion119 decks210 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion115 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion115 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
52%inclusion110 decks210 decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion109 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion108 decks210 decks
42%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion107 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion94 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Gingerbrute
44%inclusion93 decks210 decks
42%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
44%inclusion91 decks209 decks
35%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion89 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
36%synergy
K-9, Mark I
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Nesting Bot
34%inclusion72 decks209 decks
32%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion67 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
28%inclusion58 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
27%inclusion57 decks209 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion53 decks209 decks
23%synergy
Digsite Engineer
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Memory Guardian
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion96 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
46%inclusion96 decks210 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
-15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
38%inclusion80 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
17%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion101 decks210 decks
42%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion100 decks210 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion88 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Salvation Engine
38%inclusion78 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion76 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion51 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion45 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Hulldrifter
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Portable Hole
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Insight Engine
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion29 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
66%inclusion139 decks210 decks
55%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion106 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion106 decks210 decks
43%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
44%inclusion93 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion88 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion70 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
-26%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion193 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion167 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion106 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
20%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion204 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion202 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion190 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
75%inclusion158 decks210 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion142 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion112 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion111 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion110 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion93 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion89 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion84 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion66 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
-16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
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