Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Affinity

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
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Muraganda Raceway
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
74%synergy
Thought Monitor
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
73%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
70%synergy
Voyage Home
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
63%synergy
Organic Extinction
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
62%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Thoughtcast
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Dispatch
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Forge
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Desynchronization
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
52%synergy
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Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
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Illustrious Wanderglyph
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Gingerbrute
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
32%synergy
K-9, Mark I
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Research Thief
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Diversion Unit
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Memory Guardian
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Masterful Replication
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-23%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
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Fabricate
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Cloud Key
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Salvation Engine
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Repurposing Bay
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Perilous Snare
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Twinning Staff
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Cryogen Relic
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Insight Engine
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Archway of Innovation
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
66%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
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