Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Exhibition

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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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20%synergy
Spider-Bot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
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76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Voyage Home
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Foundry Inspector
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Nesting Bot
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
43%synergy
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43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Seat of the Synod
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
39%synergy
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52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
37%synergy
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48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
34%synergy
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41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Forge
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
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Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Research Thief
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Memory Guardian
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Gingerbrute
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Master of Etherium
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
K-9, Mark I
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Gold Myr
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
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26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
15%synergy
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15%synergy
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22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Interface Ace
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Emissary Escort
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rook Turret
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Silver Raven
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Combat Courier
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Walking Sarcophagus
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
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Counterspell
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Desynchronization
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Reality Heist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Spectral Interference
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mental Modulation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Divert Disaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Desculpting Blast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ride's End
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Defabricate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Trip Up
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lightshield Parry
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
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Austere Command
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Tune Up
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Redress Fate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Stall Out
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Collision Course
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
United Battlefront
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Sram's Expertise
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Engine
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Cryogen Relic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Mangler
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Perilous Snare
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Hulldrifter
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Alacrian Armory
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Aether Syphon
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Lotus
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Valor's Flagship
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Rescue Skiff
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rover Blades
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Skybox Ferry
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Detention Chariot
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Efficient Construction
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Roadside Assistance
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Flood the Engine
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Search the Premises
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Reef Roads
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Country Roads
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Column
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Blitzball
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ether
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
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Island
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Night Market
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
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