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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion297 decks362 decks
67%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
73%inclusion263 decks362 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion290 decks362 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
75%inclusion273 decks362 decks
61%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion246 decks362 decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion272 decks362 decks
60%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
59%inclusion214 decks362 decks
54%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
60%inclusion219 decks362 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion226 decks362 decks
51%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
59%inclusion214 decks361 decks
50%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion260 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion249 decks362 decks
47%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion205 decks362 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion203 decks362 decks
48%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion191 decks362 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion190 decks362 decks
43%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion189 decks362 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion187 decks362 decks
40%synergy
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion187 decks362 decks
42%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion186 decks362 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion201 decks362 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion189 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion174 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion171 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion161 decks362 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion130 decks362 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion117 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion102 decks362 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion95 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
9%synergy
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Illustrious Wanderglyph
46%inclusion167 decks362 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion159 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion157 decks362 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
40%inclusion145 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion142 decks362 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
39%inclusion141 decks362 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion126 decks362 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
35%inclusion126 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion123 decks362 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion118 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion116 decks362 decks
29%synergy
Gingerbrute
31%inclusion111 decks362 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion110 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion109 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion106 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion103 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
28%inclusion100 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion97 decks362 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion91 decks362 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion89 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion89 decks362 decks
22%synergy
Research Thief
24%inclusion87 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion84 decks362 decks
21%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion83 decks362 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion82 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion80 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion76 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion75 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion72 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion69 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion68 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion68 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion65 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion64 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion62 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion61 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion58 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion58 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
15%inclusion56 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion56 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion56 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion52 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion47 decks361 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion184 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion165 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Desynchronization
35%inclusion126 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion113 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion113 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Whir of Invention
28%inclusion100 decks362 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion100 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion81 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion77 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion73 decks362 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion72 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion46 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion45 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
-16%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Access Denied
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-13%synergy
Permission Denied
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion180 decks362 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
18%inclusion64 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion58 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion52 decks362 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.3%inclusion30 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Reshape
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion180 decks362 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion178 decks362 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion160 decks362 decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion155 decks362 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion140 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion131 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
36%inclusion129 decks362 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion127 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion113 decks362 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion98 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion90 decks362 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion85 decks362 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion84 decks361 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion68 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion66 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion62 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion62 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion59 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion58 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion56 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion49 decks362 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion39 decks361 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.8%inclusion21 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.8%inclusion21 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.8%inclusion21 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion171 decks362 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion122 decks362 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion81 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion71 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion61 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion60 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion60 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
-17%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.8%inclusion21 decks362 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion71 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion219 decks362 decks
50%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion216 decks362 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
54%inclusion197 decks362 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion182 decks362 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion179 decks362 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
45%inclusion162 decks362 decks
40%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion131 decks362 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion115 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion112 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion104 decks362 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
28%inclusion100 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion83 decks362 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion72 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion64 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion350 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion310 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion170 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion137 decks362 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion126 decks362 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion117 decks362 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion109 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion93 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion92 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion91 decks362 decks
21%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
25%inclusion90 decks362 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion88 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion73 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion71 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion59 decks362 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion48 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion44 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion37 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion349 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion345 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion309 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69%inclusion248 decks362 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion223 decks362 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion216 decks362 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion192 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion178 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion174 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion157 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion149 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion146 decks362 decks
-26%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion109 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion95 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion92 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion91 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion89 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion88 decks362 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion79 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion75 decks362 decks
-27%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion72 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion72 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion71 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion69 decks362 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion59 decks362 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion52 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion48 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion47 decks362 decks
-10%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion45 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion30 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
-15%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
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