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Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Price tag $1.07

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#136 Current Rank
#145 Last Week
#136 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mendicant Core, Guidelight.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mendicant Core, Guidelight decks.

Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+4% Synergy $0.92
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+3% Synergy $0.96
University Campus University Campus
0% Synergy $0.07
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
-1% Synergy $0.72
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
-1% Synergy $1.48

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Mendicant Core, Guidelight's abilities and overall game plan.

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+63% Synergy $0.22
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+62% Synergy $0.75
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+61% Synergy $0.82
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+61% Synergy $1.14
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+60% Synergy $0.27
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+60% Synergy $0.12
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+57% Synergy $0.42
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+57% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+56% Synergy $1.86
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+53% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mendicant Core, Guidelight decks.

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+53% Synergy $0.25
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+51% Synergy $0.61
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+49% Synergy $4.35
Dispatch Dispatch
+46% Synergy $0.32
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+46% Synergy $1.11
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+46% Synergy $0.45
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+39% Synergy $0.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+33% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $78.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $78.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $44.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $36.64
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $51.13

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Mendicant Core, Guidelight's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+43% Synergy $0.51
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+41% Synergy $14.12
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+41% Synergy $0.33
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+39% Synergy $1.47
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+35% Synergy $0.23
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+35% Synergy $0.17
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+34% Synergy $2.30
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+33% Synergy $2.84
Nesting Bot Nesting Bot
+33% Synergy $0.16
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+32% Synergy $3.88
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+30% Synergy $2.99
Research Thief Research Thief
+30% Synergy $1.20
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $13.16
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+28% Synergy $0.77
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+25% Synergy $0.24
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+25% Synergy $10.75
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+25% Synergy $5.17
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+24% Synergy $2.12
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+24% Synergy $0.09
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+23% Synergy $1.62
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+23% Synergy $0.22
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+23% Synergy $1.49
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+22% Synergy $0.37
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.17
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+21% Synergy $4.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $41.79
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+20% Synergy $1.59
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+20% Synergy $1.54
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+19% Synergy $1.00
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+18% Synergy $0.44
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+18% Synergy $0.74
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+17% Synergy $3.07
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+17% Synergy $0.10
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+17% Synergy $0.10
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+16% Synergy $5.44
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+16% Synergy $5.74
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.19
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+16% Synergy $1.41
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+15% Synergy $4.97
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+15% Synergy $0.20
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+15% Synergy $7.31
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.22
Cephalopod Sentry Cephalopod Sentry
+14% Synergy $0.08
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+13% Synergy $7.45
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+13% Synergy $2.97
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+13% Synergy $0.08
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+13% Synergy $0.35
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+12% Synergy $2.81
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+10% Synergy $2.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mendicant Core, Guidelight safe.

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+34% Synergy $3.74
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+12% Synergy $4.92
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+11% Synergy $0.31
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+10% Synergy $0.11
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $5.28
Access Denied Access Denied
+6% Synergy $2.71
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+6% Synergy $0.09
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+6% Synergy $0.21
Spectral Interference Spectral Interference
+5% Synergy $0.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $1.36
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.43
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.13
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.48
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.60
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $2.00
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.68
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Mendicant Core, Guidelight's game plan and control the board.

March of Progress March of Progress
+21% Synergy $1.15
Fabricate Fabricate
+20% Synergy $8.72
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+15% Synergy $0.71
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+11% Synergy $0.24
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.06
Tune Up Tune Up
+7% Synergy $0.06
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+6% Synergy $3.77
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+6% Synergy $0.44
Stock Up Stock Up
+5% Synergy $5.54
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.44
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $3.33
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+40% Synergy $1.88
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+37% Synergy $28.16
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+35% Synergy $1.35
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+33% Synergy $1.00
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+30% Synergy $1.81
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+28% Synergy $0.93
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+28% Synergy $1.97
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+27% Synergy $2.15
Guidelight Pathmaker Guidelight Pathmaker
+26% Synergy $0.05
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+25% Synergy $0.08
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+24% Synergy $17.43
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+23% Synergy $1.62
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+22% Synergy $2.58
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+21% Synergy $1.49
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+21% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.12
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $40.83
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+13% Synergy $2.41
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+13% Synergy $5.77
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.33
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $1.12
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $32.17
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $25.18
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.02
Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+8% Synergy $0.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.14
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+7% Synergy $0.72
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+7% Synergy $1.99
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.89
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.15
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+6% Synergy $5.86
Assimilation Aegis Assimilation Aegis
+6% Synergy $0.41
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.58
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+5% Synergy $0.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $8.99
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+5% Synergy $0.14
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+5% Synergy $3.77
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $24.96
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+5% Synergy $0.03
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+5% Synergy $1.61
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $36.97
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+4% Synergy $0.31
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $3.92
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+2% Synergy $0.22
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+2% Synergy $0.12
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
0% Synergy $5.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Mendicant Core, Guidelight's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+32% Synergy $0.51
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+27% Synergy $0.33
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+14% Synergy $16.76
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+12% Synergy $2.47
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+12% Synergy $4.89
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+11% Synergy $2.18
Lightwheel Enhancements Lightwheel Enhancements
+6% Synergy $0.07
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+5% Synergy $0.22
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-18% Synergy $4.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Mendicant Core, Guidelight to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+11% Synergy $19.42
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $3.13
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+5% Synergy $21.72
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $32.13

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $1.04
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+47% Synergy $0.23
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+38% Synergy $1.17
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+33% Synergy $10.89
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+28% Synergy $0.07
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+26% Synergy $11.40
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+26% Synergy $11.53
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+25% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+16% Synergy $1.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $35.36
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+12% Synergy $7.03
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+11% Synergy $0.72
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $6.83
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+7% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $0.69
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+6% Synergy $0.22
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.31
Country Roads Country Roads
+4% Synergy $0.09
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+4% Synergy $0.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.45
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+21% Synergy $2.09
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $2.63
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+12% Synergy $2.35
Starting Column Starting Column
+11% Synergy $0.05
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+10% Synergy $19.56
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.26
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.43
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $181.24
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $0.52
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.06
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $64.47
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.96
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $3.91
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.71
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $4.29
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $2.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.04
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-14% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Mendicant Core, Guidelight decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+50% Synergy $0.20
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+16% Synergy $0.18
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+16% Synergy $0.11
Power Depot Power Depot
+13% Synergy $0.35
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+12% Synergy $0.55
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+10% Synergy $7.57
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.28
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $2.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.38
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $3.55
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $17.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.47
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $11.39
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.12
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $13.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-3% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $4.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-10% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-13% Synergy $0.12
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-13% Synergy $5.85
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-15% Synergy $0.15

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