Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Urza, Lord High Artificer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Den
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Cloud Key
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sculpting Steel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Archway of Innovation
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Mishra's Workshop
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
99%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Metalworker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Master of Etherium
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Lodestone Golem
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Master Transmuter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Emissary Escort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mechan Assembler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quistis Trepe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Junk Diver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Metallurgeon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Network Disruptor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Senator Peacock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Grim Poppet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Diversion Unit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Self-Replicator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Automated Artificer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cyber Conversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fateful Absence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-37%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-36%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
No More Lies
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Desertion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Voyage Home
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Organic Extinction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Season of Weaving
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tune Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Transmute Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Twinning Staff
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Clock of Omens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Semblance Anvil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phoenix Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Indomitable
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reaver Titan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Portable Hole
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Weatherlight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scourglass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mazemind Tome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Braided Net
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Collector's Cage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Artificer Class
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Antiquities War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teleportation Circle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Karn Liberated
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Fomori Vault
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Factory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Factory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scorched Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Workshop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Detection Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mech Hangar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cargo Ship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Misleading Signpost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Meticulous Archive
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Seachrome Coast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wastes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-31%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-50%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Scene of the Crime
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
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