Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Core

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
87decks
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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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Voyager Quickwelder
81%inclusion69 decks85 decks
73%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
53%synergy
Memory Guardian
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Voyage Home
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Diversion Unit
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Nesting Bot
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Organic Extinction
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Hulldrifter
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
42%synergy
Perilous Snare
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Steel Overseer
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Silver Myr
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Research Thief
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Interface Ace
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Whirler Rogue
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Aetherjacket
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Walking Sarcophagus
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Rook Turret
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Camera Launcher
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Wreck Remover
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Transit Mage
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Filigree Attendant
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Swooping Lookout
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Meteor Golem
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Nimble Thopterist
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Slick Imitator
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sundial, Dawn Tyrant
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Oaken Siren
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Network Disruptor
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Pride of the Road
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Negate
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-45%synergy
Spectral Interference
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Bounce Off
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-34%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Ride's End
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-18%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-42%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Gallant Strike
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Lightshield Parry
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Run Away Together
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Trip Up
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Opt
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-32%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Tune Up
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Collision Course
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Stall Out
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Trade the Helm
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Blowout
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Aether Gale
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Guidelight Matrix
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Repurposing Bay
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Aether Syphon
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Mangler
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Rover Blades
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Forge
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Air Response Unit
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Alacrian Armory
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Detention Chariot
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Possession Engine
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Scrap Compactor
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Golem Foundry
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Skybox Ferry
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Zephyr Boots
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Pinions
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mandibular Kite
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Flood the Engine
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Roadside Assistance
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Avishkar Raceway
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Country Roads
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Reef Roads
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Starting Column
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-24%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-32%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-22%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion87 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion87 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Razortide Bridge
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
-26%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
-25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-24%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Night Market
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Campground
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-9%synergy