Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #140
34decks
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Cas Hinds
Sep 29, 2025
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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Voyage Home
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Repurposing Bay
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Diversion Unit
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Thought Monitor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Gingerbrute
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Whirler Rogue
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
The Reality Chip
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Memory Guardian
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Transit Mage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Palladium Myr
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Aetherjacket
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Interface Ace
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Research Thief
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Digsite Engineer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
K-9, Mark I
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Marketback Walker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Negate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Spectral Interference
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Bounce Off
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-28%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Unravel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Desculpting Blast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Blink of an Eye
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
No More Lies
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Tune Up
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Stall Out
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Soulscour
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Echo Storm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Argivian Restoration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reconstruction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Collision Course
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Redress Fate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Aether Syphon
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Alacrian Armory
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
The Water Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Hulldrifter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Snare
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Twinning Staff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Mangler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Golem's Heart
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dollhouse of Horrors
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tinker's Tote
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Rover Blades
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Roadside Assistance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Search the Premises
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fall of the Thran
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Flood the Engine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Excavation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Country Roads
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reef Roads
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Remote Isle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Moorland Haunt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
New Benalia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Starting Column
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Powerstone Shard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Meandering River
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-30%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Night Market
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Vivid Creek
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Public Thoroughfare
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy