Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #134
1,093decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
Background image for Is Optimization Ruining Commander Deck Building?
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
New Cards
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.2%inclusion22 decks357 decks
5%synergy
Passenger Ferry
3.7%inclusion9 decks241 decks
3%synergy
University Campus
2.9%inclusion7 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
2.5%inclusion6 decks241 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
81%inclusion879 decks1.08K decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion754 decks1.09K decks
61%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
55%inclusion598 decks1.08K decks
53%synergy
Foundry Inspector
66%inclusion720 decks1.09K decks
52%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
52%inclusion563 decks1.09K decks
49%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion654 decks1.09K decks
49%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
53%inclusion579 decks1.09K decks
49%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
49%inclusion531 decks1.08K decks
47%synergy
Nesting Bot
49%inclusion538 decks1.09K decks
46%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
51%inclusion556 decks1.09K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion602 decks1.09K decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion596 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Diversion Unit
48%inclusion517 decks1.09K decks
45%synergy
Thought Monitor
47%inclusion517 decks1.09K decks
40%synergy
Organic Extinction
47%inclusion516 decks1.09K decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
47%inclusion514 decks1.09K decks
41%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
46%inclusion507 decks1.09K decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
45%inclusion494 decks1.09K decks
30%synergy
Memory Guardian
43%inclusion466 decks1.08K decks
42%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion459 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion445 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Steel Overseer
40%inclusion441 decks1.09K decks
37%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion435 decks1.09K decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
36%inclusion398 decks1.09K decks
27%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion356 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion356 decks1.09K decks
24%synergy
Research Thief
32%inclusion351 decks1.09K decks
27%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
32%inclusion350 decks1.09K decks
30%synergy
Gold Myr
31%inclusion335 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
30%inclusion331 decks1.09K decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion325 decks1.09K decks
24%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion315 decks1.09K decks
23%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion315 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
28%inclusion302 decks1.09K decks
26%synergy
Interface Ace
27%inclusion295 decks1.09K decks
24%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
27%inclusion290 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
25%inclusion275 decks1.09K decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
23%inclusion256 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion256 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Whirler Rogue
20%inclusion214 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion210 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion207 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
19%inclusion204 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion200 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion199 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
18%inclusion198 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Aetherjacket
18%inclusion192 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
18%inclusion67 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion182 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Transit Mage
17%inclusion181 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
16%inclusion176 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
13%inclusion144 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion48 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion135 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
12%inclusion133 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
K-9, Mark I
12%inclusion133 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Meteor Golem
12%inclusion129 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion125 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Filigree Attendant
11%inclusion123 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Rook Turret
11%inclusion56 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion117 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
10%inclusion114 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
10%inclusion114 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Oaken Siren
10%inclusion113 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion112 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Walking Sarcophagus
10%inclusion106 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Camera Launcher
10%inclusion105 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Slick Imitator
9.4%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Wreck Remover
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
38%inclusion414 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion397 decks1.09K decks
-34%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion369 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion316 decks1.09K decks
-24%synergy
Bounce Off
25%inclusion266 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Spectral Interference
23%inclusion254 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion238 decks1.09K decks
-32%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion188 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion181 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion179 decks1.09K decks
-17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion174 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion57 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Ride's End
12%inclusion128 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion128 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion122 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion119 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion115 decks1.09K decks
-14%synergy
Masterful Replication
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion96 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.5%inclusion93 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Gallant Strike
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.09K decks
-19%synergy
Aetherize
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.09K decks
-2%synergy
Divert Disaster
7.0%inclusion26 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.09K decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion64 decks1.09K decks
-31%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Refute
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Trip Up
5.2%inclusion56 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Lightshield Parry
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.0%inclusion55 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion431 decks1.09K decks
30%synergy
Tune Up
28%inclusion303 decks1.09K decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion241 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion224 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion178 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Collision Course
15%inclusion166 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion163 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Stall Out
11%inclusion123 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion118 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion113 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion106 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
9.5%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.8%inclusion85 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Trade the Helm
7.6%inclusion83 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.09K decks
-7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.09K decks
-22%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Roadside Blowout
5.0%inclusion55 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Perilous Snare
37%inclusion403 decks1.09K decks
35%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion359 decks1.08K decks
26%synergy
Hulldrifter
33%inclusion357 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion326 decks1.09K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion312 decks1.09K decks
23%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion302 decks1.09K decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion288 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Aether Syphon
26%inclusion280 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion272 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
24%inclusion265 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion239 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion222 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion219 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion218 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
20%inclusion213 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Midnight Mangler
19%inclusion213 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Alacrian Armory
18%inclusion199 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Possession Engine
18%inclusion195 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion165 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Rover Blades
15%inclusion161 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
13%inclusion138 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Cryogen Relic
12%inclusion48 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion133 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Detention Chariot
11%inclusion125 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion121 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Air Response Unit
11%inclusion120 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
11%inclusion115 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Valor's Flagship
11%inclusion115 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion58 decks554 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion109 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
-2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.0%inclusion36 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.4%inclusion92 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
8.2%inclusion90 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.1%inclusion88 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Scrap Compactor
7.7%inclusion84 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
7.5%inclusion82 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.5%inclusion82 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion82 decks1.09K decks
-12%synergy
Skybox Ferry
7.5%inclusion81 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
6.1%inclusion23 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
32%inclusion351 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion291 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
22%inclusion242 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion182 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion148 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion135 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Flood the Engine
12%inclusion127 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Roadside Assistance
10%inclusion108 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.9%inclusion64 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Muraganda Raceway
53%inclusion575 decks1.09K decks
46%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
45%inclusion492 decks1.09K decks
42%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion447 decks1.09K decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion356 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion303 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion255 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion227 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Country Roads
18%inclusion195 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Reef Roads
18%inclusion194 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion149 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion120 decks1.09K decks
-38%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion107 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.4%inclusion28 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion55 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion809 decks1.09K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion754 decks1.09K decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion532 decks1.09K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion393 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Starting Column
35%inclusion383 decks1.09K decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion357 decks1.09K decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion339 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion205 decks1.09K decks
-24%synergy
Hedron Archive
16%inclusion175 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion165 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion145 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion132 decks1.09K decks
-17%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion116 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion114 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion110 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion109 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
8.9%inclusion51 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.0%inclusion87 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.6%inclusion40 decks526 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion75 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion1.09K decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion1.09K decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion749 decks1.09K decks
-17%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion545 decks1.09K decks
-17%synergy
Razortide Bridge
47%inclusion519 decks1.09K decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion474 decks1.09K decks
-17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
43%inclusion473 decks1.09K decks
24%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion435 decks1.09K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion414 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion413 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion314 decks1.09K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion282 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion274 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion260 decks1.09K decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion217 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion202 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion201 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion167 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion164 decks1.09K decks
-6%synergy
Night Market
14%inclusion149 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion135 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion125 decks1.09K decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion121 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Campground
7.4%inclusion81 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.09K decks
-32%synergy
Seachrome Coast
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.09K decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.8%inclusion63 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Meandering River
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test