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Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Price tag $0.99

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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

#159 Current Rank
#167 Last Week
#113 Past 2 Years

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.

Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+8% Synergy $12.92
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
+4% Synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+3% Synergy $2.75
Gleaming Bastion Gleaming Bastion
+0% Synergy $13.49
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+64% Synergy $0.34
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+62% Synergy $0.95
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+62% Synergy $0.59
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+62% Synergy $0.29
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+61% Synergy $0.65
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+60% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+57% Synergy $0.94
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+57% Synergy $0.35
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+57% Synergy $0.40
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 $0.53
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+50% Synergy $0.82
Dispatch Dispatch
+48% Synergy $0.33
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+48% Synergy $3.70
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+47% Synergy $1.15
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+47% Synergy $2.64
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+41% Synergy $0.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+0% Synergy $37.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $58.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $58.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.55
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+43% Synergy $0.50
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+41% Synergy $0.36
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+39% Synergy $17.46
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+39% Synergy $3.08
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+37% Synergy $0.44
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+36% Synergy $1.79
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+35% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+33% Synergy $2.15
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+33% Synergy $2.62
Nesting Bot Nesting Bot
+32% Synergy $0.22
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+30% Synergy $0.74
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+29% Synergy $14.56
Research Thief Research Thief
+28% Synergy $1.52
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+28% Synergy $3.70
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+26% Synergy $2.02
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+24% Synergy $1.57
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+24% Synergy $0.36
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+23% Synergy $2.08
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+23% Synergy $0.22
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+23% Synergy $14.20
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+22% Synergy $0.27
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+22% Synergy $1.83
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+22% Synergy $0.52
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.39
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+20% Synergy $1.35
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+20% Synergy $5.97
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+19% Synergy $3.71
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+19% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $59.32
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+17% Synergy $0.34
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+17% Synergy $0.26
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+17% Synergy $0.73
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+16% Synergy $0.69
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+16% Synergy $5.47
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.23
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+16% Synergy $2.95
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+15% Synergy $0.14
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+15% Synergy $2.20
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+15% Synergy $6.27
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.20
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+14% Synergy $13.44
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+14% Synergy $6.75
Cephalopod Sentry Cephalopod Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.19
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+13% Synergy $0.25
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+12% Synergy $5.85
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+12% Synergy $11.01
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+12% Synergy $0.28
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+12% Synergy $0.34
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+12% Synergy $10.61
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+9% Synergy $4.03

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+33% Synergy $4.64
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+12% Synergy $0.35
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+11% Synergy $5.36
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+10% Synergy $0.29
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+6% Synergy $7.96
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+6% Synergy $0.33
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+5% Synergy $0.24
Spectral Interference Spectral Interference
+5% Synergy $0.10
Access Denied Access Denied
+5% Synergy $2.80
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.79
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.82
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.72
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.00
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.01
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.67
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.45
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $3.63
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+21% Synergy $9.53
March of Progress March of Progress
+19% Synergy $1.38
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+15% Synergy $0.89
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+10% Synergy $0.33
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.47
Tune Up Tune Up
+6% Synergy $0.26
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+5% Synergy $0.39
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $4.46
Stock Up Stock Up
+5% Synergy $1.88
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $2.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+41% Synergy $2.81
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+37% Synergy $29.12
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+36% Synergy $3.32
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+31% Synergy $1.97
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+31% Synergy $1.14
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+30% Synergy $1.28
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+30% Synergy $1.89
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+27% Synergy $0.70
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+26% Synergy $0.27
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+25% Synergy $20.64
Guidelight Pathmaker Guidelight Pathmaker
+23% Synergy $0.13
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+23% Synergy $1.04
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+21% Synergy $2.57
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+20% Synergy $0.26
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+19% Synergy $3.15
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $41.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.44
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+12% Synergy $2.18
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+11% Synergy $20.44
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+9% Synergy $0.38
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $47.41
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+9% Synergy $0.37
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+8% Synergy $30.62
Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+7% Synergy $0.32
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+7% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.95
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.57
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+6% Synergy $0.78
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+6% Synergy $2.40
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.69
Assimilation Aegis Assimilation Aegis
+5% Synergy $0.39
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $17.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $7.90
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+4% Synergy $10.38
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+4% Synergy $0.12
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.89
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+4% Synergy $0.29
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+4% Synergy $5.48
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $7.05
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $30.98
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+4% Synergy $0.37
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+4% Synergy $0.38
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+4% Synergy $0.21
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+3% Synergy $0.45
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $6.25
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+2% Synergy $0.35
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+2% Synergy $0.31
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+0% Synergy $7.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+32% Synergy $3.84
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+27% Synergy $1.43
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+13% Synergy $14.43
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+12% Synergy $2.40
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+11% Synergy $4.90
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+11% Synergy $2.55
Lightwheel Enhancements Lightwheel Enhancements
+5% Synergy $0.19
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.40
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+4% Synergy $0.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $12.00
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $3.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-18% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy $18.74
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $4.76
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+4% Synergy $23.01

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $3.86
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+45% Synergy $0.35
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+37% Synergy $0.65
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+32% Synergy $9.71
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+31% Synergy $10.38
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+26% Synergy $0.24
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+26% Synergy $13.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+15% Synergy $1.74
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $40.73
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $11.03
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+9% Synergy $5.74
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+9% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+6% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+6% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+6% Synergy $1.38
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+5% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $30.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $4.53
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+19% Synergy $1.44
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+11% Synergy $4.67
Starting Column Starting Column
+10% Synergy $0.17
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $18.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.23
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $240.66
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.63
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $3.37
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $73.96
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.32
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.42
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $37.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.51
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+50% Synergy $0.22
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+16% Synergy $0.24
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+16% Synergy $0.23
Power Depot Power Depot
+13% Synergy $0.44
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy $0.36
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+7% Synergy $8.42
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.35
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.41
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.82
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.59
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $16.02
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $11.03
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $4.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.82
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $18.92
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $18.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $8.37
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-3% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.33
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-9% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.27
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-11% Synergy $6.42
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-12% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-14% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
-14% Synergy $0.24

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