Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #132
38decks
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Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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Ancient Den
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
75%synergy
Seat of the Synod
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
74%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Cloud Key
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
55%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Forge
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Sculpting Steel
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
63%synergy
Mana Vault
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Walking Ballista
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Master of Etherium
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Metalworker
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Myr Retriever
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Lodestone Golem
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Gingerbrute
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Diversion Unit
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Steel Overseer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Nesting Bot
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Whir of Invention
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Desynchronization
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Permission Denied
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ugin's Binding
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Voyage Home
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
March of Progress
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Repurposing Bay
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Imposter Mech
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Forge
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Portable Hole
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Genji Glove
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Efficient Construction
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Power Artifact
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Tempered Steel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Fomori Vault
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Treasure Vault
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
78%synergy
Mox Amber
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Basalt Monolith
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Golden Egg
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Tundra
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Razortide Bridge
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Meticulous Archive
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-30%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-24%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-34%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-53%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-31%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy