Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Affinity

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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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Thought Monitor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Master of Etherium
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Voyage Home
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Organic Extinction
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Foundry Inspector
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Repurposing Bay
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Thoughtcast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
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Gingerbrute
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
K-9, Mark I
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Nesting Bot
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Transit Mage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Marketback Walker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Swooping Lookout
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Network Disruptor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Diversion Unit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Silver Raven
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Whirler Rogue
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Filigree Attendant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Trinket Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Barricade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fog Bank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Broodstar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Combat Courier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sally Sparrow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Reality Heist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Disorder in the Court
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pollen Lullaby
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dive Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Family Reunion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Riot Control
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dispense Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-37%synergy
Masterful Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Remand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Anchor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tune Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reverse Engineer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Racers' Scoreboard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Salvation Engine
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Perilous Snare
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
The Seriema
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Detention Chariot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Welding Jar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rover Blades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Argent Dais
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Brass Knuckles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Golem's Heart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mystery Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Key to the Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Barrow-Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Brawler's Plate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Transmutation Font
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Semblance Anvil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Smoke Bomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Unable to Scream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forge Anew
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Starlight Spectacular
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Born to Drive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flaming Fist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Invisibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, Scion of Urza
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reef Roads
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Column
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Archive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
White Auracite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Firemind Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skyclave Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Razortide Bridge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Spire of Industry
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Night Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Gateway Plaza
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
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