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Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Price tag $0.66

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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

#171 Current Rank
#197 Last Week
#120 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.

Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+18% Synergy $0.26
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+9% Synergy $15.39
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+5% Synergy $0.62
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+5% Synergy $0.98
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+4% Synergy $1.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+64% Synergy $0.37
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+63% Synergy $1.14
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+62% Synergy $0.60
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+62% Synergy $0.25
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+61% Synergy $0.57
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+60% Synergy $0.34
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+57% Synergy $0.87
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+56% Synergy $0.39
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+56% Synergy $0.44
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+54% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+53% Synergy $0.45
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+51% Synergy $1.10
Dispatch Dispatch
+48% Synergy $0.32
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+48% Synergy $4.30
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+47% Synergy $1.88
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+47% Synergy $0.98
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+41% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $99.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $36.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $110.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $57.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $55.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $56.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $67.17
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+43% Synergy $0.58
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+42% Synergy $0.34
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+39% Synergy $2.52
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+39% Synergy $16.79
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+38% Synergy $0.39
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+36% Synergy $1.77
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+35% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+34% Synergy $1.75
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+33% Synergy $2.58
Nesting Bot Nesting Bot
+32% Synergy $0.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+30% Synergy $0.84
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $14.41
Research Thief Research Thief
+28% Synergy $1.68
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+28% Synergy $3.84
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+26% Synergy $2.58
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+25% Synergy $0.26
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+25% Synergy $2.47
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+24% Synergy $1.96
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+24% Synergy $12.50
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+24% Synergy $0.26
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+23% Synergy $0.18
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+23% Synergy $1.81
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+22% Synergy $0.52
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.32
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+20% Synergy $1.54
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+20% Synergy $4.75
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $55.72
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+19% Synergy $2.78
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy $0.24
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+18% Synergy $1.71
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+17% Synergy $0.69
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+17% Synergy $5.46
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+17% Synergy $0.27
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+16% Synergy $5.49
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+16% Synergy $2.56
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.24
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+16% Synergy $0.05
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+16% Synergy $2.44
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+15% Synergy $0.20
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+14% Synergy $6.01
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+14% Synergy $12.06
Cephalopod Sentry Cephalopod Sentry
+14% Synergy $0.13
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+13% Synergy $9.09
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+13% Synergy $5.66
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+13% Synergy $0.26
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+13% Synergy $0.32
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+12% Synergy $0.35
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+12% Synergy $10.03
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+12% Synergy $0.38
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+10% Synergy $3.47

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+33% Synergy $4.09
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+12% Synergy $5.23
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+12% Synergy $0.34
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+10% Synergy $0.24
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $6.36
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+6% Synergy $0.22
Access Denied Access Denied
+5% Synergy $2.71
Spectral Interference Spectral Interference
+5% Synergy $0.07
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $2.04
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.73
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.01
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $2.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.09
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+21% Synergy $8.93
March of Progress March of Progress
+20% Synergy $1.33
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+16% Synergy $1.10
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+11% Synergy $0.30
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.72
Tune Up Tune Up
+7% Synergy $0.19
Stock Up Stock Up
+5% Synergy $2.92
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+5% Synergy $0.24
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $3.26
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.59
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $3.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+41% Synergy $2.58
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+37% Synergy $28.99
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+36% Synergy $3.18
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+32% Synergy $1.66
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+31% Synergy $1.79
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+31% Synergy $0.98
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+30% Synergy $0.98
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+28% Synergy $0.74
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+26% Synergy $0.17
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+25% Synergy $21.28
Guidelight Pathmaker Guidelight Pathmaker
+24% Synergy $0.08
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+23% Synergy $1.36
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+22% Synergy $2.90
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+20% Synergy $3.29
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+20% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.56
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $46.07
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+12% Synergy $2.32
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+12% Synergy $17.81
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $0.41
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $44.91
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+10% Synergy $0.36
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+8% Synergy $29.49
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+8% Synergy $0.11
Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+8% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.85
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+7% Synergy $1.74
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+7% Synergy $0.63
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+7% Synergy $2.61
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.95
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.82
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+5% Synergy $11.24
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $36.02
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+5% Synergy $0.34
Assimilation Aegis Assimilation Aegis
+5% Synergy $0.40
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $7.28
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $21.60
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+5% Synergy $0.21
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+5% Synergy $5.46
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+5% Synergy $0.16
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+5% Synergy $7.80
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $3.93
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+4% Synergy $0.36
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+4% Synergy $0.08
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $5.59
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+2% Synergy $0.34
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+1% Synergy $7.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+32% Synergy $2.47
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+27% Synergy $0.66
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+14% Synergy $14.97
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+12% Synergy $3.00
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+12% Synergy $4.77
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+11% Synergy $3.37
Lightwheel Enhancements Lightwheel Enhancements
+6% Synergy $0.11
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+5% Synergy $0.57
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.56
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $3.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-19% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+13% Synergy $19.97
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $5.05
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+5% Synergy $22.44

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $4.64
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+46% Synergy $0.35
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+38% Synergy $0.78
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+32% Synergy $9.05
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+30% Synergy $9.70
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+27% Synergy $0.10
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+26% Synergy $12.99
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+25% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+16% Synergy $1.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $39.52
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+12% Synergy $10.14
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $5.70
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+7% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $2.02
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.30
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+3% Synergy $0.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $28.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $4.35
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+20% Synergy $1.41
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+12% Synergy $3.36
Starting Column Starting Column
+11% Synergy $0.05
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $17.37
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.19
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.56
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $214.76
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $3.85
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.47
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $69.59
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.35
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $4.73
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.40
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $38.55
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.90
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-12% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+51% Synergy $0.31
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+17% Synergy $0.31
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+16% Synergy $0.27
Power Depot Power Depot
+14% Synergy $0.37
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy $0.32
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+8% Synergy $7.50
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.15
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.35
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.52
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.95
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.08
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.62
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.96
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $12.90
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $6.97
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $17.99
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $18.43
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.29
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-9% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-12% Synergy $0.27
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-12% Synergy $6.14
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-14% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.25

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