Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #134
25decks
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Cas Hinds
Sep 29, 2025
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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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Kappa Cannoneer
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Thought Monitor
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Voyage Home
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Bronze Guardian
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Thoughtcast
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Organic Extinction
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
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Voyager Quickwelder
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Research Thief
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
K-9, Mark I
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Scrap Trawler
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Silver Myr
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Nesting Bot
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Master Transmuter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Gingerbrute
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Diversion Unit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Gold Myr
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Rook Turret
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Meteor Golem
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Memory Guardian
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Silver Raven
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Desynchronization
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Scour for Scrap
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reality Heist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Redress Fate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Forge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Twinning Staff
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Forge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Snare
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Salvation Engine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
World Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Golem's Heart
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Artificer Class
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Fomori Vault
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Monumental Henge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Thran Dynamo
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cargo Ship
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Razortide Bridge
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Deserted Beach
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Gate
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Nimbus Maze
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy