Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget 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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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
3%synergy
University Campus
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Passenger Ferry
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
87%inclusion100 decks115 decks
78%synergy
Voyage Home
77%inclusion88 decks115 decks
68%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
55%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
51%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
50%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
46%synergy
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Etherium Sculptor
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Thought Monitor
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
43%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
-23%synergy
Diversion Unit
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Nesting Bot
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Memory Guardian
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
37%inclusion43 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Gingerbrute
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Interface Ace
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Transit Mage
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Whirler Rogue
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Aetherjacket
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Attendant
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Marketback Walker
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Bounce Off
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Spectral Interference
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-24%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Reality Heist
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Ride's End
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Gallant Strike
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Refute
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-19%synergy
Lightshield Parry
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Make Your Move
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Disorder in the Court
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Tune Up
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
27%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
March of Progress
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Collision Course
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Stall Out
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-19%synergy
Anchor to Reality
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Trade the Helm
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Blowout
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Salvation Engine
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Repurposing Bay
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Snare
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Hulldrifter
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Aether Syphon
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Alacrian Armory
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Possession Engine
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Detention Chariot
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Mangler
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Cryogen Relic
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Rover Blades
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Air Response Unit
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Valor's Flagship
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Uthros Scanship
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Scrap Compactor
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unstoppable Plan
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Efficient Construction
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Flood the Engine
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Roadside Assistance
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Born to Drive
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Den
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Reef Roads
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Country Roads
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
-31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion98 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion87 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Starting Column
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Locket
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion115 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion115 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion89 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Tranquil Cove
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Night Market
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-21%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Campground
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Meandering River
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-16%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-41%synergy
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