Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Artifacts

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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%inclusion19 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
4.5%inclusion17 decks374 decks
3%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
2.7%inclusion3 decks110 decks
2%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.2%inclusion2 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
2.2%inclusion6 decks267 decks
0%synergy
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Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion939 decks1.17K decks
65%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion814 decks1.17K decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion903 decks1.17K decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion884 decks1.17K decks
62%synergy
Ancient Den
75%inclusion876 decks1.17K decks
61%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion777 decks1.17K decks
59%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
66%inclusion764 decks1.17K decks
58%synergy
Voyage Home
63%inclusion699 decks1.10K decks
55%synergy
Organic Extinction
63%inclusion731 decks1.17K decks
54%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
62%inclusion641 decks1.03K decks
53%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion772 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion731 decks1.17K decks
52%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion693 decks1.17K decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
59%inclusion689 decks1.17K decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
58%inclusion676 decks1.17K decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion659 decks1.17K decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion639 decks1.17K decks
45%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion629 decks1.17K decks
49%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion565 decks1.17K decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion557 decks1.17K decks
-5%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion255 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion249 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion219 decks1.17K decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion186 decks1.17K decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion185 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion173 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion139 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion94 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
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47%inclusion552 decks1.17K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion542 decks1.17K decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion539 decks1.17K decks
24%synergy
Master of Etherium
46%inclusion534 decks1.17K decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
44%inclusion507 decks1.17K decks
40%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion476 decks1.17K decks
32%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
40%inclusion471 decks1.17K decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion466 decks1.17K decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion451 decks1.17K decks
27%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion422 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
35%inclusion399 decks1.14K decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion403 decks1.17K decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
34%inclusion394 decks1.17K decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
34%inclusion394 decks1.17K decks
24%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion388 decks1.17K decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion374 decks1.17K decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion363 decks1.17K decks
27%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion335 decks1.17K decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion319 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
27%inclusion318 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion306 decks1.17K decks
21%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
26%inclusion300 decks1.17K decks
24%synergy
Gold Myr
26%inclusion300 decks1.17K decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion296 decks1.17K decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion294 decks1.17K decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
25%inclusion255 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion272 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion284 decks1.17K decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion269 decks1.17K decks
22%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
23%inclusion263 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion256 decks1.17K decks
20%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion249 decks1.17K decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
20%inclusion238 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion232 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion225 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion224 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion213 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion212 decks1.17K decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion201 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion200 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
17%inclusion176 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion199 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion195 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
16%inclusion191 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion188 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion184 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion183 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion171 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion169 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion167 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion508 decks1.17K decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
39%inclusion458 decks1.17K decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion324 decks1.17K decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion308 decks1.17K decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion301 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion275 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion219 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion196 decks1.17K decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion181 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion55 decks380 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion157 decks1.17K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion155 decks1.17K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion154 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion128 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion116 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion114 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
9.1%inclusion106 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.7%inclusion90 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.1%inclusion83 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Bounce Off
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.5%inclusion64 decks1.17K decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
5.4%inclusion63 decks1.17K decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
33%inclusion382 decks1.17K decks
22%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion263 decks1.17K decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion238 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion154 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion149 decks1.17K decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion138 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.2%inclusion107 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion103 decks1.17K decks
-6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.8%inclusion91 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion84 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.17K decks
-11%synergy
Tune Up
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
45%inclusion524 decks1.17K decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion491 decks1.17K decks
36%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion461 decks1.17K decks
34%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion445 decks1.17K decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion440 decks1.17K decks
26%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
37%inclusion147 decks400 decks
33%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion418 decks1.17K decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion390 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion346 decks1.05K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion373 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
32%inclusion367 decks1.17K decks
28%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
28%inclusion329 decks1.17K decks
26%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
28%inclusion321 decks1.17K decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion286 decks1.14K decks
22%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
24%inclusion264 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion271 decks1.17K decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
19%inclusion215 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion214 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion213 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion202 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion184 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion182 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion153 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion142 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion141 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion120 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.4%inclusion110 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Winged Boots
9.4%inclusion109 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
9.3%inclusion108 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion106 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.7%inclusion101 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.2%inclusion96 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion90 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.2%inclusion84 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.1%inclusion76 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.9%inclusion80 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.9%inclusion80 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.7%inclusion26 decks388 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.4%inclusion75 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.4%inclusion75 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
6.3%inclusion25 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.1%inclusion71 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion71 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.1%inclusion71 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion389 decks1.17K decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion337 decks1.17K decks
25%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
19%inclusion218 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion217 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion178 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion157 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.8%inclusion34 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.17K decks
-7%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion90 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.17K decks
-18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.17K decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion76 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion111 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.9%inclusion92 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion734 decks1.17K decks
52%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion581 decks1.17K decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion578 decks1.17K decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion559 decks1.17K decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion460 decks1.17K decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion431 decks1.17K decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion384 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion381 decks1.17K decks
-16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
32%inclusion130 decks407 decks
27%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
29%inclusion343 decks1.17K decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion326 decks1.17K decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
22%inclusion255 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion218 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion218 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion207 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion111 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion111 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion110 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.4%inclusion110 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.7%inclusion101 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion24 decks384 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.04K decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion952 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion561 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion545 decks1.17K decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion371 decks1.17K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion347 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion317 decks1.17K decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion312 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion248 decks1.17K decks
-8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion218 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion169 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion162 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion156 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion135 decks1.17K decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion130 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion129 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion126 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Starting Column
10%inclusion115 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion112 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.0%inclusion105 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion103 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion89 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.3%inclusion85 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.6%inclusion27 decks407 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.0%inclusion70 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.14K decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.13K decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion976 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
68%inclusion798 decks1.17K decks
54%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion748 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion620 decks1.17K decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion563 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion553 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion490 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion460 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
37%inclusion432 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion403 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion385 decks1.17K decks
-15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion370 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion351 decks1.17K decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion282 decks1.17K decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion278 decks1.17K decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion272 decks1.17K decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion257 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
21%inclusion250 decks1.17K decks
17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion248 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion227 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion219 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion204 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion202 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion181 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion158 decks1.17K decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion155 decks1.17K decks
-8%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion130 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion121 decks1.17K decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion117 decks1.17K decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion97 decks1.17K decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.17K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion85 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.9%inclusion80 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.6%inclusion77 decks1.17K decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.9%inclusion69 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.8%inclusion68 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
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