Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #140
23decks
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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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kappa Cannoneer
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Voyage Home
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Bronze Guardian
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Thought Monitor
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thoughtcast
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
K-9, Mark I
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Diversion Unit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Master Transmuter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Gingerbrute
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Scrap Trawler
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Silver Myr
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Nesting Bot
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Gold Myr
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Rook Turret
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Memory Guardian
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Emissary Escort
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Combat Tutorial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Forge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Perilous Snare
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Twinning Staff
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Phoenix Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mandibular Kite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Artificer Class
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Efficient Construction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Seat of the Synod
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Monumental Henge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Fomori Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Cargo Ship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Glacial Fortress
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Deserted Beach
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Gate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Nimbus Maze
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Power Depot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy