Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
4.3%inclusion7 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
2.9%inclusion10 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
0.6%inclusion1 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Passenger Ferry
0.6%inclusion1 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
0.6%inclusion1 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
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Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion876 decks1.08K decks
66%synergy
Voyage Home
74%inclusion795 decks1.08K decks
65%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion770 decks1.08K decks
64%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion789 decks1.08K decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion842 decks1.08K decks
63%synergy
Thought Monitor
70%inclusion761 decks1.08K decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion820 decks1.08K decks
62%synergy
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69%inclusion751 decks1.08K decks
62%synergy
Ancient Den
75%inclusion808 decks1.08K decks
61%synergy
Organic Extinction
67%inclusion726 decks1.08K decks
58%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion754 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion689 decks1.08K decks
53%synergy
Thoughtcast
62%inclusion675 decks1.08K decks
53%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion652 decks1.08K decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion635 decks1.08K decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
59%inclusion633 decks1.08K decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion610 decks1.08K decks
46%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion575 decks1.08K decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion568 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
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52%inclusion565 decks1.08K decks
40%synergy
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Urza, Lord High Artificer
44%inclusion479 decks1.08K decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion243 decks1.08K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion169 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion135 decks1.08K decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion132 decks1.08K decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
8.5%inclusion92 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.5%inclusion92 decks1.08K decks
-16%synergy
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7.9%inclusion85 decks1.08K decks
-8%synergy
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51%inclusion553 decks1.08K decks
47%synergy
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50%inclusion543 decks1.08K decks
41%synergy
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26%synergy
Master of Etherium
47%inclusion508 decks1.08K decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion499 decks1.08K decks
37%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
45%inclusion488 decks1.08K decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion477 decks1.08K decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
41%inclusion447 decks1.08K decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
41%inclusion440 decks1.08K decks
39%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion426 decks1.08K decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion394 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
K-9, Mark I
36%inclusion391 decks1.08K decks
34%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion380 decks1.08K decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
34%inclusion372 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion348 decks1.08K decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion343 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion331 decks1.08K decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion312 decks1.08K decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
28%inclusion306 decks1.08K decks
26%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
27%inclusion292 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Diversion Unit
27%inclusion292 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion276 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion267 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion265 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion264 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion260 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
24%inclusion258 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion237 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion223 decks1.08K decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion221 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion216 decks1.08K decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion215 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion215 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion210 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion207 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion202 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion201 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion199 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion198 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion195 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion187 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion172 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
16%inclusion170 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion164 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
15%inclusion158 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion154 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion55 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion151 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Memory Guardian
14%inclusion150 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion148 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion550 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Desynchronization
44%inclusion478 decks1.08K decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion334 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion328 decks1.08K decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion281 decks1.08K decks
-8%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion251 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion243 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion189 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion166 decks1.08K decks
-13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion160 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion140 decks1.08K decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion139 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
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-3%synergy
Reality Heist
12%inclusion132 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion127 decks1.08K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion64 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Bounce Off
5.8%inclusion63 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
33%inclusion359 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion238 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
20%inclusion212 decks1.08K decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion145 decks1.08K decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion138 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion115 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion111 decks1.08K decks
-8%synergy
Stock Up
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.9%inclusion85 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
-8%synergy
Tune Up
6.8%inclusion74 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion63 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
Redress Fate
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion516 decks1.08K decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion496 decks1.08K decks
40%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
42%inclusion455 decks1.08K decks
37%synergy
Salvation Engine
42%inclusion453 decks1.08K decks
35%synergy
Sculpting Steel
41%inclusion442 decks1.08K decks
36%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion415 decks1.08K decks
34%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion393 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion392 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion380 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
34%inclusion134 decks391 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion364 decks1.08K decks
29%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
30%inclusion324 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
27%inclusion294 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Perilous Snare
27%inclusion287 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion284 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion269 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion266 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion220 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion217 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion195 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion172 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion170 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion156 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion127 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion118 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion117 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion115 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion104 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.8%inclusion47 decks534 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.8%inclusion95 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.4%inclusion91 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.0%inclusion86 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.7%inclusion83 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
7.2%inclusion78 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.9%inclusion75 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.7%inclusion72 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.6%inclusion71 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.6%inclusion71 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.5%inclusion70 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Possession Engine
6.4%inclusion69 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.4%inclusion69 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.3%inclusion68 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.3%inclusion68 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.8%inclusion26 decks446 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion63 decks1.08K decks
-6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
36%inclusion389 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion292 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion187 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion178 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion149 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion131 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
9.0%inclusion97 decks1.08K decks
-15%synergy
All That Glitters
8.7%inclusion94 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.5%inclusion32 decks378 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.8%inclusion74 decks1.08K decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion68 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion116 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.0%inclusion97 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion683 decks1.08K decks
52%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
54%inclusion583 decks1.08K decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion563 decks1.08K decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion541 decks1.08K decks
38%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion428 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion402 decks1.08K decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion376 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
34%inclusion136 decks400 decks
29%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
34%inclusion363 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion346 decks1.08K decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion274 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
22%inclusion234 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion202 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion199 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion187 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion44 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.1%inclusion98 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion98 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.0%inclusion97 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.0%inclusion97 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.0%inclusion86 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion25 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
5.7%inclusion62 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Reef Roads
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1K decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion909 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion504 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion453 decks1.08K decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion348 decks1.08K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion318 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion295 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion271 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
22%inclusion243 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion223 decks1.08K decks
-9%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion178 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion140 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion129 decks1.08K decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion112 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion112 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion112 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion109 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Starting Column
10%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion90 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion88 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.5%inclusion70 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion70 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion25 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion1.07K decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.07K decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion956 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
70%inclusion761 decks1.08K decks
56%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion718 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion625 decks1.08K decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion596 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion542 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
47%inclusion509 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion482 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion463 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion402 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion399 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion362 decks1.08K decks
-15%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion344 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion283 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion275 decks1.08K decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion274 decks1.08K decks
-14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion262 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion257 decks1.08K decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion257 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion246 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion217 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion202 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion189 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion181 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion163 decks1.08K decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion158 decks1.08K decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion138 decks1.08K decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion114 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion106 decks1.08K decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion104 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.6%inclusion82 decks1.08K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion72 decks1.08K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.4%inclusion69 decks1.08K decks
-12%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion55 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
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