Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Optimized Affinity

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
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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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Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Master of Etherium
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Thought Monitor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Frogmite
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Chief Engineer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Swooping Lookout
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Treasure Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Trophy Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Scrap Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Clone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Silver Myr
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Belisarius Cawl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ornithopter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Windborn Muse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Palladium Myr
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Nesting Bot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Shambling Suit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bronze Guardian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Filigree Attendant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gold Myr
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Myr Retriever
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Meteor Golem
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Override
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-4%synergy
Officious Interrogation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Thoughtcast
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Supreme Verdict
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Dismantling Wave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Revoke Existence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Wrath of God
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Winds of Abandon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Voyage Home
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Reduce to Memory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Silent Departure
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Armageddon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Soulscour
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Organic Extinction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
March of Progress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand Moons Smithy
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Reaver Titan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Skyship Weatherlight
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mirage Mirror
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Salvation Engine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Braided Net
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
The Golden Throne
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Myr Turbine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Tinker's Tote
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Planar Portal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Knight Paladin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Welding Jar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Enchantments
Search the Premises
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mechanized Production
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Utter Insignificance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Efficient Construction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Witness Protection
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Realmbreaker's Grasp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Buried Ruin
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Fomori Vault
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Treasure Vault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Locket
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-34%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Worn Powerstone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Midnight Clock
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Power Depot
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Razortide Bridge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-16%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Ash Barrens
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Glimmervoid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Scene of the Crime
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
4%synergy
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