Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
390decks
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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
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion320 decks390 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion310 decks390 decks
65%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
70%inclusion273 decks390 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion299 decks390 decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion265 decks390 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion295 decks390 decks
61%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
58%inclusion227 decks390 decks
54%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion246 decks390 decks
52%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion232 decks390 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion233 decks389 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion275 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion261 decks390 decks
45%synergy
Voyage Home
56%inclusion219 decks390 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
55%inclusion214 decks390 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion208 decks390 decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion207 decks390 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion204 decks390 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion203 decks390 decks
-1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion202 decks390 decks
40%synergy
Thoughtcast
51%inclusion200 decks390 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion216 decks390 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion206 decks390 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion191 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion184 decks390 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion177 decks390 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion138 decks390 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion128 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion110 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion108 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion72 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion195 decks390 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
45%inclusion175 decks390 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion173 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion172 decks390 decks
39%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion160 decks390 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion152 decks390 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
37%inclusion146 decks390 decks
29%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
34%inclusion133 decks390 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion133 decks390 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion130 decks390 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion125 decks390 decks
29%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion124 decks390 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion122 decks390 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
31%inclusion120 decks390 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion118 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion109 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion108 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
26%inclusion102 decks390 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion98 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion96 decks390 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion96 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion95 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion89 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
23%inclusion88 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion87 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion86 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion84 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion82 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion78 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion78 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion75 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion74 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion74 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion72 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion72 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion72 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion68 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion67 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion65 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion65 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion62 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
16%inclusion61 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion57 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion56 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion55 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion53 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
12%inclusion48 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion173 decks390 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
36%inclusion139 decks390 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion122 decks390 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion121 decks390 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion107 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
26%inclusion103 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion85 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion77 decks390 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion77 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion74 decks390 decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion56 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion47 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
-16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
9.2%inclusion36 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion34 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Reality Heist
8.2%inclusion32 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion30 decks390 decks
-8%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion30 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
7.4%inclusion29 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion192 decks390 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion67 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion66 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion55 decks390 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion43 decks390 decks
-8%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion38 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.2%inclusion32 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Reshape
6.7%inclusion26 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion200 decks390 decks
46%synergy
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion194 decks390 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion173 decks390 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion167 decks390 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion149 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion141 decks390 decks
32%synergy
Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion136 decks390 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
34%inclusion133 decks390 decks
29%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
32%inclusion125 decks390 decks
30%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion102 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion96 decks390 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion92 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion90 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion79 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
18%inclusion69 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion64 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion64 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion62 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion62 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion61 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion60 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion60 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion59 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Snare
15%inclusion57 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion52 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion48 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion43 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion41 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion38 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.5%inclusion37 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion29 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
-1%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.7%inclusion26 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion26 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.9%inclusion23 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.9%inclusion23 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Welding Jar
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion186 decks390 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion129 decks390 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion88 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion75 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion69 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion67 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion63 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion38 decks390 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
-17%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
5.9%inclusion23 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
22%inclusion86 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.5%inclusion33 decks390 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
59%inclusion232 decks390 decks
48%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion231 decks390 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion214 decks390 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion193 decks390 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion192 decks390 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion169 decks390 decks
39%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion139 decks390 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion121 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion119 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion111 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
26%inclusion103 decks390 decks
24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion90 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion73 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion65 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion59 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion29 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion376 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion329 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion183 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion147 decks390 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion136 decks390 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion123 decks390 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion111 decks390 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion104 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion100 decks390 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion98 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion95 decks390 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion91 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion81 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion76 decks390 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion69 decks390 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion55 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion49 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion48 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion41 decks390 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.2%inclusion32 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion30 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion30 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion377 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion371 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion334 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion266 decks390 decks
22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
61%inclusion236 decks390 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion232 decks390 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion207 decks390 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion196 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion193 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion168 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion160 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion159 decks390 decks
-25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion116 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion105 decks390 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion100 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion97 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion96 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion93 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion83 decks390 decks
-26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion80 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion78 decks390 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion77 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion73 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion70 decks390 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion68 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion64 decks390 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion60 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion52 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
-10%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion48 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion48 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.2%inclusion36 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.2%inclusion32 decks390 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
-9%synergy