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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Multiversal Passage
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Voyage Home
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Bronze Guardian
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Thought Monitor
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Gingerbrute
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Nesting Bot
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Silver Myr
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Access Denied
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Officious Interrogation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
33%synergy
March of Progress
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
One with the Machine
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Repurposing Bay
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Forge
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Lotus
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Snare
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Clock of Omens
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Scourglass
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Tower
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-28%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
-26%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Seachrome Coast
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Planar Nexus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
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