Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Core Affinity

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #140
2decks
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Cas Hinds
Sep 29, 2025
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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24%synergy
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49%synergy
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50%synergy
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49%synergy
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48%synergy
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46%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
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47%synergy
Master of Etherium
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44%synergy
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49%synergy
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50%synergy
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48%synergy
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46%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
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50%synergy
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41%synergy
K-9, Mark I
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48%synergy
Silver Raven
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48%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
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48%synergy
Lion Sash
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48%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
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44%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
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50%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
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49%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
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46%synergy
The Reality Chip
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43%synergy
Windborn Muse
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39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
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42%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Surge Engine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Transit Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Glassdust Hulk
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
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39%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Research Thief
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45%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
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48%synergy
Novice Inspector
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49%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
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40%synergy
Interface Ace
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47%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
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50%synergy
Thraben Inspector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Meteor Golem
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Spellskite
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46%synergy
Cryptothrall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
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46%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
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37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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26%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Refute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Access Denied
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Essence Scatter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Shadow Rift
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47%synergy
Opt
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40%synergy
Slip Out the Back
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-3%synergy
Bounce Off
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Desynchronization
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
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16%synergy
Ice Out
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sorceries
Sleight of Hand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Reshape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Serum Visions
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Emeria's Call
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Enter the Enigma
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Suppression Ray
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
River's Rebuke
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Organic Extinction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Nettlecyst
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Bauble
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Twinning Staff
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Staff of Nin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Celestial Armor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Candy Trail
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Collector's Cage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Goldvein Pick
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Crystal Shard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Batterskull
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Knight Paladin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mechtitan Core
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Necrogen Censer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Artificer Class
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Anointed Procession
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Witness Protection
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Flood the Engine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Reef Roads
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Monumental Henge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Country Roads
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48%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Bloom
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-37%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Springleaf Drum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
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14%synergy
Island
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5%synergy
Plains
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5%synergy
Tundra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
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46%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Night Market
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Tranquil Cove
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31%synergy
Emeria's Call
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Seachrome Coast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Suppression Ray
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Brokers Hideout
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Nimbus Maze
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Obscura Storefront
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Crystal Grotto
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy