Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion313 decks380 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion304 decks380 decks
66%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
72%inclusion272 decks380 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion289 decks380 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion259 decks380 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion287 decks380 decks
61%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
59%inclusion225 decks380 decks
55%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
61%inclusion233 decks380 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion244 decks380 decks
53%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion229 decks379 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion270 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion256 decks380 decks
45%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion218 decks380 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion214 decks380 decks
48%synergy
Organic Extinction
54%inclusion204 decks380 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion201 decks380 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion199 decks380 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion197 decks380 decks
-1%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion196 decks380 decks
42%synergy
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion196 decks380 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion210 decks380 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion198 decks380 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion181 decks380 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion175 decks380 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion167 decks380 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion134 decks380 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion126 decks380 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion104 decks380 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion99 decks380 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion67 decks380 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion196 decks380 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
46%inclusion176 decks380 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion168 decks380 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion166 decks380 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion157 decks380 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion153 decks380 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion144 decks380 decks
29%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
36%inclusion136 decks380 decks
31%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion132 decks380 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
34%inclusion129 decks380 decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion122 decks380 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion121 decks380 decks
29%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion120 decks380 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion119 decks380 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion114 decks380 decks
18%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion109 decks380 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion106 decks380 decks
25%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion103 decks380 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion99 decks380 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion95 decks380 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion93 decks380 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion92 decks380 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
24%inclusion91 decks380 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion90 decks380 decks
21%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion87 decks380 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion85 decks380 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion85 decks380 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion80 decks380 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion77 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion76 decks380 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion74 decks380 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion72 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion71 decks380 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion71 decks380 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion68 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion67 decks380 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion67 decks380 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion66 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion64 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion63 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion62 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
16%inclusion60 decks380 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion58 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
15%inclusion57 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
15%inclusion56 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion53 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion48 decks379 decks
10%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
13%inclusion48 decks380 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion45 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion172 decks380 decks
-9%synergy
Desynchronization
36%inclusion137 decks380 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion119 decks380 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion116 decks380 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion105 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion103 decks380 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion81 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion77 decks380 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion76 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion72 decks380 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion53 decks380 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion47 decks380 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion46 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion44 decks380 decks
-17%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion33 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion33 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Reality Heist
8.7%inclusion33 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.4%inclusion32 decks380 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion29 decks380 decks
-8%synergy
Access Denied
7.1%inclusion27 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion25 decks380 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion25 decks380 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion21 decks380 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion21 decks380 decks
0%synergy
Permission Denied
5.3%inclusion20 decks380 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion20 decks380 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion187 decks380 decks
38%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion64 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion63 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion53 decks380 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion43 decks380 decks
-7%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion37 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.4%inclusion32 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.2%inclusion31 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion30 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion28 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
-10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion192 decks380 decks
45%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion185 decks380 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion169 decks380 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion163 decks380 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion145 decks380 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion135 decks380 decks
30%synergy
Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion134 decks380 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion134 decks380 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion119 decks380 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion47 decks161 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion100 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion94 decks380 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion90 decks380 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion88 decks379 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion72 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion69 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion64 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion64 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion61 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion60 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion60 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion59 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion59 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion58 decks380 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
15%inclusion56 decks380 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion53 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion45 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion41 decks379 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion38 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion37 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
9.5%inclusion36 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.5%inclusion36 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.6%inclusion29 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.1%inclusion27 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.8%inclusion26 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
-2%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.1%inclusion23 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.1%inclusion23 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.1%inclusion23 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion23 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.1%inclusion23 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.8%inclusion22 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Welding Jar
5.3%inclusion20 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion181 decks380 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion129 decks380 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion85 decks380 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion72 decks380 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion65 decks380 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion64 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion61 decks380 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.2%inclusion35 decks380 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
8.4%inclusion32 decks380 decks
-17%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.6%inclusion29 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.1%inclusion23 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion78 decks380 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.9%inclusion30 decks380 decks
-3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion230 decks380 decks
50%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion229 decks380 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion209 decks380 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion193 decks380 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion187 decks380 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
45%inclusion170 decks380 decks
40%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
42%inclusion68 decks163 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion134 decks380 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion119 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion117 decks380 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion106 decks380 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
27%inclusion103 decks380 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion89 decks380 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion77 decks380 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion67 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion58 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion44 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion44 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion44 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.4%inclusion28 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion27 decks380 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.5%inclusion21 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion366 decks380 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion321 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion176 decks380 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion141 decks380 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion132 decks380 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion120 decks380 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion111 decks380 decks
25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion103 decks380 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion98 decks380 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion95 decks380 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion92 decks380 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion91 decks380 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion78 decks380 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion75 decks380 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion65 decks380 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion56 decks380 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion49 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion48 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion39 decks380 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.2%inclusion35 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion33 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.4%inclusion32 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.9%inclusion30 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion27 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.6%inclusion25 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.3%inclusion20 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.3%inclusion20 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion367 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion363 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion324 decks380 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion258 decks380 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion236 decks380 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion226 decks380 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion202 decks380 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion189 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion185 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion164 decks380 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion158 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion155 decks380 decks
-25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion113 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion103 decks380 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion98 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion95 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion93 decks380 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion92 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion81 decks380 decks
-26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion80 decks380 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion76 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion74 decks380 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion73 decks380 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion70 decks380 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion67 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion61 decks380 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion56 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion51 decks380 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion50 decks380 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion47 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion44 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion44 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion41 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion38 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.5%inclusion36 decks380 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
8.9%inclusion34 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion32 decks380 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.4%inclusion32 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.2%inclusion31 decks380 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion27 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion21 decks380 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion20 decks380 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.0%inclusion19 decks380 decks
-11%synergy
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