Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
0%synergy
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Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion98 decks115 decks
70%synergy
Seat of the Synod
84%inclusion97 decks115 decks
69%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
71%inclusion82 decks115 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion91 decks115 decks
65%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion82 decks115 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
78%inclusion90 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Inventors' Fair
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Thought Monitor
71%inclusion82 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion97 decks115 decks
62%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
68%inclusion78 decks115 decks
60%synergy
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Organic Extinction
69%inclusion79 decks115 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Voyage Home
64%inclusion74 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
54%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
63%inclusion72 decks115 decks
58%synergy
Thoughtcast
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
50%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
49%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
1%synergy
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Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
49%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
40%synergy
K-9, Mark I
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
37%inclusion43 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Research Thief
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Gingerbrute
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Digsite Engineer
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Metalworker
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
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Path to Exile
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion43 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Whir of Invention
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-16%synergy
Reality Heist
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
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Fabricate
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
March of Progress
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Stock Up
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
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Mystic Forge
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Sculpting Steel
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Unwinding Clock
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Salvation Engine
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Forge
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Twinning Staff
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Snare
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Scourglass
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Expedition Map
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Efficient Construction
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-18%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion77 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
50%synergy
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
52%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Fomori Vault
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
-15%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion107 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion97 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
-20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
25%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion107 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion107 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion105 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion99 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
83%inclusion95 decks115 decks
70%synergy
Sea of Clouds
75%inclusion86 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion83 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Razortide Bridge
71%inclusion82 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
-27%synergy
Mystic Gate
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Nimbus Maze
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-21%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-35%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Glimmervoid
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
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