Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
1,250decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firdoch Core
1.5%inclusion2 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
0.8%inclusion1 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
0.7%inclusion1 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
0.6%inclusion2 decks361 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
81%inclusion1.01K decks1.24K decks
73%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion863 decks1.25K decks
61%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
56%inclusion694 decks1.24K decks
54%synergy
Foundry Inspector
66%inclusion826 decks1.25K decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion750 decks1.25K decks
50%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
53%inclusion659 decks1.25K decks
49%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
51%inclusion631 decks1.25K decks
48%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
48%inclusion601 decks1.24K decks
47%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
53%inclusion659 decks1.25K decks
46%synergy
Nesting Bot
48%inclusion604 decks1.25K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion699 decks1.25K decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion698 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
49%inclusion618 decks1.25K decks
41%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
49%inclusion617 decks1.25K decks
41%synergy
Master of Etherium
49%inclusion609 decks1.25K decks
43%synergy
Thought Monitor
48%inclusion594 decks1.25K decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
47%inclusion590 decks1.25K decks
32%synergy
Diversion Unit
47%inclusion586 decks1.25K decks
45%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion536 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion536 decks1.25K decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Memory Guardian
42%inclusion521 decks1.24K decks
41%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
42%inclusion520 decks1.25K decks
37%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion511 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
37%inclusion459 decks1.25K decks
27%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion414 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion413 decks1.25K decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion413 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
32%inclusion406 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Research Thief
32%inclusion395 decks1.25K decks
27%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
31%inclusion391 decks1.25K decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
31%inclusion389 decks1.25K decks
23%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
31%inclusion387 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Shimmer Myr
30%inclusion375 decks1.25K decks
25%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
28%inclusion356 decks1.25K decks
27%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
27%inclusion334 decks1.25K decks
25%synergy
Interface Ace
27%inclusion333 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
26%inclusion319 decks1.25K decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion299 decks1.25K decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
23%inclusion293 decks1.25K decks
22%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
20%inclusion244 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion244 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion242 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
19%inclusion236 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion235 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion231 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion224 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Aetherjacket
17%inclusion207 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion96 decks602 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion197 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Transit Mage
16%inclusion196 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
15%inclusion184 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
13%inclusion164 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion158 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion157 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Meteor Golem
12%inclusion148 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
12%inclusion147 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion68 decks582 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Attendant
11%inclusion142 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion132 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion131 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion127 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
10%inclusion126 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Oaken Siren
10%inclusion126 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
10%inclusion122 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Rook Turret
10%inclusion68 decks707 decks
9%synergy
Walking Sarcophagus
10%inclusion119 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
10%inclusion119 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Marketback Walker
9.4%inclusion118 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Slick Imitator
9.2%inclusion115 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
41%inclusion510 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion475 decks1.25K decks
-31%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion404 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion361 decks1.25K decks
-24%synergy
Bounce Off
24%inclusion304 decks1.24K decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion284 decks1.25K decks
-31%synergy
Spectral Interference
22%inclusion277 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion102 decks580 decks
14%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion218 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion208 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion198 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion194 decks1.25K decks
-17%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion153 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion145 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion144 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Ride's End
11%inclusion143 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Masterful Replication
10%inclusion128 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.0%inclusion112 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.9%inclusion111 decks1.25K decks
-17%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion104 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.0%inclusion100 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.25K decks
-31%synergy
Gallant Strike
6.8%inclusion84 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion84 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.25K decks
-19%synergy
Access Denied
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.4%inclusion37 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.9%inclusion34 decks580 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Refute
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Lightshield Parry
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion479 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Tune Up
25%inclusion318 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion291 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion251 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion206 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion190 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Collision Course
15%inclusion181 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion138 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Stall Out
11%inclusion131 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion128 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.0%inclusion113 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
8.9%inclusion111 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.5%inclusion94 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Trade the Helm
6.8%inclusion85 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
6.8%inclusion85 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.2%inclusion78 decks1.25K decks
-22%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Roadside Blowout
5.0%inclusion63 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Perilous Snare
37%inclusion461 decks1.25K decks
35%synergy
Salvation Engine
34%inclusion418 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Hulldrifter
32%inclusion398 decks1.25K decks
30%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion376 decks1.25K decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
30%inclusion374 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
27%inclusion342 decks1.25K decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion322 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Aether Syphon
25%inclusion310 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion306 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
23%inclusion291 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion277 decks1.25K decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion261 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion254 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion239 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
19%inclusion235 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Midnight Mangler
19%inclusion235 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Alacrian Armory
17%inclusion215 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Possession Engine
17%inclusion213 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion189 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion83 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Rover Blades
14%inclusion169 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion76 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
12%inclusion155 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion152 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Air Response Unit
11%inclusion141 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion138 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion82 decks747 decks
10%synergy
Detention Chariot
11%inclusion136 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
11%inclusion134 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion131 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Valor's Flagship
10%inclusion125 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
9.4%inclusion118 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion117 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
9.0%inclusion113 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.5%inclusion106 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.9%inclusion99 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
7.9%inclusion99 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.8%inclusion98 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.25K decks
-12%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Skybox Ferry
7.6%inclusion95 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
7.4%inclusion93 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Scrap Compactor
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
6.7%inclusion84 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion84 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
5.9%inclusion34 decks579 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion410 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion355 decks1.25K decks
23%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
22%inclusion273 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion200 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion171 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion151 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Flood the Engine
11%inclusion139 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Roadside Assistance
10%inclusion120 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion626 decks1.25K decks
46%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
43%inclusion542 decks1.25K decks
41%synergy
Seat of the Synod
43%inclusion538 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion410 decks1.25K decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion386 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion303 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion278 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Reef Roads
17%inclusion215 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Country Roads
17%inclusion214 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion190 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion134 decks1.25K decks
-38%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.4%inclusion117 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.9%inclusion46 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.3%inclusion79 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion64 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion932 decks1.25K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion854 decks1.25K decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion603 decks1.25K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion435 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Starting Column
33%inclusion414 decks1.25K decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion410 decks1.25K decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion369 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion232 decks1.25K decks
-24%synergy
Hedron Archive
15%inclusion190 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion189 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion162 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion159 decks1.25K decks
-16%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion143 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion132 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion131 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion120 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
8.8%inclusion67 decks765 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.6%inclusion107 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion99 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.2%inclusion52 decks719 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion1.25K decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion1.25K decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion860 decks1.25K decks
-17%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion638 decks1.25K decks
-15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion604 decks1.25K decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion549 decks1.25K decks
-18%synergy
Tranquil Cove
43%inclusion540 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion514 decks1.25K decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion481 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion473 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion352 decks1.25K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion331 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion313 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion302 decks1.25K decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion249 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion224 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion220 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion189 decks1.25K decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion188 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Night Market
13%inclusion159 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion154 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion137 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion123 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
9.0%inclusion112 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
7.3%inclusion91 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
7.0%inclusion88 decks1.25K decks
-32%synergy
Abandoned Campground
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion79 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.0%inclusion63 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
University Campus
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
3%synergy