Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
75decks
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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
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorform
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Forge
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Unwinding Clock
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Voyage Home
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Thought Monitor
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
K-9, Mark I
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Master Transmuter
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Myr Retriever
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Digsite Engineer
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Desynchronization
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Katara's Reversal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
33%synergy
March of Progress
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Salvation Engine
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Snare
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Scourglass
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Efficient Construction
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Archway of Innovation
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-27%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
-22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-23%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy