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
8.8%inclusion26 decks297 decks
7%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
5.5%inclusion25 decks452 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.4%inclusion3 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.9%inclusion2 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
1.7%inclusion2 decks115 decks
1%synergy
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81%inclusion943 decks1.16K decks
66%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
72%inclusion831 decks1.16K decks
65%synergy
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73%inclusion850 decks1.16K decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion842 decks1.16K decks
64%synergy
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78%inclusion905 decks1.16K decks
63%synergy
Thought Monitor
70%inclusion816 decks1.16K decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion877 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
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69%inclusion804 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
Ancient Den
75%inclusion869 decks1.16K decks
61%synergy
Organic Extinction
67%inclusion782 decks1.16K decks
59%synergy
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69%inclusion800 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion731 decks1.16K decks
52%synergy
Thoughtcast
62%inclusion719 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Dispatch
61%inclusion703 decks1.16K decks
48%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
58%inclusion673 decks1.16K decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion664 decks1.16K decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion654 decks1.16K decks
46%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion616 decks1.16K decks
48%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
53%inclusion613 decks1.16K decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion603 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
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Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion255 decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion189 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion145 decks1.16K decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion142 decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.5%inclusion99 decks1.16K decks
-16%synergy
The One Ring
8.1%inclusion94 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.16K decks
-8%synergy
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51%inclusion593 decks1.16K decks
47%synergy
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50%inclusion584 decks1.16K decks
41%synergy
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49%inclusion563 decks1.16K decks
26%synergy
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47%inclusion546 decks1.16K decks
41%synergy
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47%inclusion543 decks1.16K decks
38%synergy
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45%inclusion524 decks1.16K decks
36%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
45%inclusion522 decks1.16K decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion512 decks1.16K decks
40%synergy
Gingerbrute
41%inclusion475 decks1.16K decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
41%inclusion474 decks1.16K decks
37%synergy
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40%inclusion458 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion421 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
K-9, Mark I
36%inclusion420 decks1.16K decks
34%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion410 decks1.16K decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
34%inclusion394 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion371 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion368 decks1.16K decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion354 decks1.16K decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion333 decks1.16K decks
27%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion328 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
27%inclusion316 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
Diversion Unit
26%inclusion305 decks1.16K decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion293 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion286 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion286 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion279 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion277 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion271 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion255 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion237 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion236 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion236 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
20%inclusion232 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion229 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion225 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion222 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion222 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion221 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion214 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion212 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion208 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion201 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion186 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion178 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion178 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion167 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion165 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion159 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion66 decks489 decks
12%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
13%inclusion155 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion585 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Desynchronization
45%inclusion516 decks1.16K decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion355 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion353 decks1.16K decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion298 decks1.16K decks
-8%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion268 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion255 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion209 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion77 decks470 decks
13%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion178 decks1.16K decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion162 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion156 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion153 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion152 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Reality Heist
12%inclusion137 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion132 decks1.16K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
8.0%inclusion93 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion71 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.1%inclusion71 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Bounce Off
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.4%inclusion63 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
34%inclusion396 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion255 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion223 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion148 decks1.16K decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion144 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion118 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion117 decks1.16K decks
-9%synergy
Stock Up
8.6%inclusion100 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.0%inclusion93 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.16K decks
-8%synergy
Tune Up
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.1%inclusion71 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Redress Fate
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion560 decks1.16K decks
44%synergy
Mystic Forge
45%inclusion524 decks1.16K decks
40%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
42%inclusion492 decks1.16K decks
37%synergy
Salvation Engine
42%inclusion482 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Sculpting Steel
41%inclusion471 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion441 decks1.16K decks
34%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
37%inclusion181 decks491 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion421 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion420 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion415 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion388 decks1.16K decks
29%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion341 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
28%inclusion326 decks1.16K decks
26%synergy
Perilous Snare
26%inclusion307 decks1.16K decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion303 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion289 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion286 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion240 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion224 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion200 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion181 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion178 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
13%inclusion154 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion138 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion125 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion124 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion120 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion114 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
8.9%inclusion103 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.5%inclusion99 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.5%inclusion98 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.4%inclusion97 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.1%inclusion51 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.8%inclusion90 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.1%inclusion34 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.6%inclusion77 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.6%inclusion76 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.2%inclusion72 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.2%inclusion72 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Possession Engine
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.16K decks
-6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.4%inclusion63 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
36%inclusion419 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion310 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion196 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion195 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion164 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion139 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion46 decks478 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.2%inclusion107 decks1.16K decks
-16%synergy
All That Glitters
8.5%inclusion99 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.16K decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion98 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion118 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion739 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
54%inclusion624 decks1.16K decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
53%inclusion609 decks1.16K decks
45%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion582 decks1.16K decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion476 decks1.16K decks
32%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
38%inclusion190 decks500 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion434 decks1.16K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion404 decks1.16K decks
20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
33%inclusion384 decks1.16K decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion366 decks1.16K decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion298 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion243 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion225 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion215 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion198 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion66 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion106 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.9%inclusion103 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.9%inclusion103 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.6%inclusion41 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
5.5%inclusion64 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Reef Roads
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.07K decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion970 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion534 decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion479 decks1.16K decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion372 decks1.16K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion332 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion311 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion288 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
22%inclusion258 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion240 decks1.16K decks
-9%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion186 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion160 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion136 decks1.16K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion123 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion117 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion116 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion114 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Starting Column
9.5%inclusion110 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion99 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion99 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.4%inclusion37 decks500 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion1.14K decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.14K decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion1.02K decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
71%inclusion821 decks1.16K decks
56%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion763 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion655 decks1.16K decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion634 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion585 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
47%inclusion540 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion517 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion496 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion440 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion439 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion392 decks1.16K decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion368 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion305 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion292 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion290 decks1.16K decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion287 decks1.16K decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion279 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion270 decks1.16K decks
-14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion257 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion239 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion222 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion209 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion197 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion172 decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion165 decks1.16K decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion154 decks1.16K decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion127 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion118 decks1.16K decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion113 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.16K decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.6%inclusion76 decks1.16K decks
-8%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.5%inclusion64 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
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