Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Clones

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Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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White Lotus Tile
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Den
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
73%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
68%synergy
Voyage Home
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
65%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Thought Monitor
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
62%synergy
Bronze Guardian
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Thoughtcast
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Organic Extinction
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Gingerbrute
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
36%synergy
K-9, Mark I
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Diversion Unit
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Research Thief
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Steel Overseer
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Digsite Engineer
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Swooping Lookout
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Reality Heist
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Replication
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Interference
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
41%synergy
March of Progress
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Season of Weaving
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Sculpting Steel
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Cloud Key
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Salvation Engine
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Twinning Staff
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Perilous Snare
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Aether Syphon
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Prototype Portal
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Mechanized Production
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Artificer Class
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Academy Ruins
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy