Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Affinity

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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Donatello, Gadget Master
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion188 decks216 decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
78%inclusion167 decks215 decks
70%synergy
Thought Monitor
76%inclusion165 decks216 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Den
82%inclusion178 decks216 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion176 decks216 decks
68%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
82%inclusion178 decks216 decks
68%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
73%inclusion158 decks216 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion158 decks214 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion153 decks216 decks
63%synergy
Thoughtcast
67%inclusion145 decks216 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion151 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
65%inclusion141 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion141 decks216 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion138 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion121 decks216 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion120 decks216 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion119 decks216 decks
50%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion118 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion112 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
52%inclusion112 decks216 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion111 decks216 decks
42%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion109 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion95 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
44%inclusion94 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion92 decks216 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
42%inclusion91 decks215 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
40%inclusion87 decks216 decks
34%synergy
K-9, Mark I
38%inclusion81 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion80 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
37%inclusion80 decks216 decks
33%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion77 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
36%inclusion77 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Bot
34%inclusion73 decks215 decks
31%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
34%inclusion73 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion67 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
27%inclusion58 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
27%inclusion57 decks214 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion54 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion46 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion46 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Memory Guardian
21%inclusion45 decks214 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion43 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion33 decks214 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Desynchronization
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion84 decks216 decks
-15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion43 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
38%inclusion83 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
18%synergy
March of Progress
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
13%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
-18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion107 decks216 decks
44%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
47%inclusion101 decks216 decks
42%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion91 decks216 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion86 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Salvation Engine
38%inclusion81 decks214 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
37%inclusion80 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion79 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion77 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion66 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion53 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion48 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion45 decks215 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion43 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Scourglass
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Hulldrifter
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Welding Jar
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Mechtitan Core
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Portable Hole
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
30%inclusion65 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-17%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
66%inclusion142 decks216 decks
55%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion108 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion106 decks216 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
44%inclusion96 decks216 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion71 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion70 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion61 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
-26%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion199 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion172 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion108 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion94 decks216 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion65 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
20%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion210 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion208 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion195 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
75%inclusion163 decks216 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion147 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion119 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion114 decks216 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion113 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion94 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion92 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
39%inclusion85 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion66 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion65 decks216 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion58 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
27%inclusion58 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion52 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion48 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion46 decks216 decks
-16%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion42 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion42 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-6%synergy