Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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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Impostor Syndrome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza, Lord High Artificer
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
70%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Fabricate
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Unwinding Clock
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Voyage Home
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Organic Extinction
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Riptide Gearhulk
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Thought Monitor
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
23%synergy
K-9, Mark I
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Gingerbrute
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Bot
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Diversion Unit
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Emissary Escort
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Desynchronization
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Access Denied
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Officious Interrogation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
28%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Ponder
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Forge
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Lotus
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Snare
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Welding Jar
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Archway of Innovation
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Mine
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-29%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
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