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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion91 decks108 decks
69%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
67%synergy
Foundry Inspector
80%inclusion86 decks108 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion85 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
62%synergy
Thought Monitor
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
60%synergy
Organic Extinction
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Voyage Home
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
57%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
58%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Bronze Guardian
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
43%synergy
K-9, Mark I
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Master of Etherium
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Research Thief
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Gingerbrute
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Metalworker
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Cryptothrall
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Desynchronization
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Whir of Invention
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
One with the Machine
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Sculpting Steel
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Forge
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Twinning Staff
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Snare
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Mechanized Production
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Efficient Construction
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
All That Glitters
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Fomori Vault
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion96 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion99 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion93 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
70%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion79 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Razortide Bridge
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
53%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Deserted Beach
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
-23%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Nimbus Maze
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-20%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-31%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-23%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
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