Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Affinity

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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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Seat of the Synod
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Den
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Voyage Home
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Master of Etherium
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Dispatch
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Unwinding Clock
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Thought Monitor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Scrap Trawler
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Steel Overseer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Swooping Lookout
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Memnite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Cyber Conversion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cataclysm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Armageddon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Portable Hole
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Welding Jar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mirrorworks
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Disruptor Flute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Scourglass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pithing Needle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mandibular Kite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Mine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Workshop
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Locket
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Glimmervoid
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Planar Nexus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
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