Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
0.9%inclusion1 decks106 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion284 decks346 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion274 decks346 decks
65%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion236 decks346 decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion261 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
74%inclusion257 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
58%inclusion202 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
61%inclusion210 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion219 decks346 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
59%inclusion202 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion209 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion249 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion236 decks346 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
58%inclusion199 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion198 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion181 decks346 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion180 decks346 decks
43%synergy
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion180 decks346 decks
43%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion178 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion176 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion175 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
73%inclusion252 decks346 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion194 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion184 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion169 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion164 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion157 decks346 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion127 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion114 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion100 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion89 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion172 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
47%inclusion161 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion153 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion151 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
39%inclusion135 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
39%inclusion134 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion132 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
35%inclusion121 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
34%inclusion118 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion117 decks346 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion113 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion112 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion112 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion104 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion102 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion99 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion92 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
26%inclusion89 decks346 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion87 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
24%inclusion82 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Research Thief
24%inclusion82 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion81 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
23%inclusion78 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion77 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion73 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion66 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion153 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
34%inclusion117 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion104 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion72 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion71 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion66 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
-16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Access Denied
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-13%synergy
Permission Denied
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion169 decks346 decks
38%synergy
March of Progress
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
One with the Machine
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
49%inclusion171 decks346 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
48%inclusion167 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion150 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion145 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion133 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Repurposing Bay
36%inclusion126 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion125 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion118 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion99 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Salvation Engine
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Welding Jar
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion163 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion111 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion79 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
-16%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.1%inclusion21 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion207 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion192 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion179 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion171 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
46%inclusion158 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion123 decks346 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion113 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion106 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Fomori Vault
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion78 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion65 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion333 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion296 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion163 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion132 decks346 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion123 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion108 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion108 decks346 decks
-11%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
25%inclusion88 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion88 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion86 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion58 decks346 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion45 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion334 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion331 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion295 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69%inclusion239 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion213 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion207 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion180 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion170 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion168 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
44%inclusion152 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion145 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion134 decks346 decks
-28%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion104 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion92 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion89 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion87 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion82 decks346 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion76 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion74 decks346 decks
-27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion71 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion66 decks346 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
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