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
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
2.7%inclusion2 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Spider-Sense
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
86%inclusion169 decks196 decks
71%synergy
Voyage Home
78%inclusion152 decks195 decks
70%synergy
Thought Monitor
77%inclusion150 decks196 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Den
82%inclusion161 decks196 decks
68%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion159 decks196 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
80%inclusion156 decks196 decks
66%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
72%inclusion141 decks196 decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion143 decks194 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion140 decks196 decks
64%synergy
Thoughtcast
67%inclusion131 decks196 decks
58%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion139 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
64%inclusion125 decks196 decks
55%synergy
Dispatch
62%inclusion122 decks196 decks
49%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion122 decks196 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion113 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion108 decks196 decks
45%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
45%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
54%inclusion106 decks196 decks
50%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion106 decks196 decks
49%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion102 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
-11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion101 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
41%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
45%inclusion87 decks195 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
42%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
40%inclusion79 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion79 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion74 decks196 decks
26%synergy
K-9, Mark I
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
34%inclusion67 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion63 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
28%inclusion54 decks194 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
27%inclusion53 decks195 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Digsite Engineer
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Memory Guardian
23%inclusion44 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
46%inclusion91 decks196 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion89 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion75 decks196 decks
-16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
18%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Tune Up
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Redress Fate
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion95 decks196 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion94 decks196 decks
42%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Salvation Engine
38%inclusion73 decks194 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion70 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion47 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion42 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion39 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Portable Hole
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Hulldrifter
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
66%inclusion129 decks196 decks
55%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion100 decks196 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
39%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion83 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion63 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
-26%synergy
Fomori Vault
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion180 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion157 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion96 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion190 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion188 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion177 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
75%inclusion147 decks196 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion131 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion104 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion97 decks196 decks
-17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion85 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion79 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion62 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Nimbus Maze
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
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