Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Affinity

Kyle Massa
Apr 30, 2026
The Over/Under - A Review of Aetherdrift Commanders
We're looking back at Kyle's predictions for Aetherdrift commanders last year. Did he pick the right Overs and Unders?
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Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Erode
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
88%inclusion218 decks249 decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
77%inclusion192 decks248 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Den
84%inclusion210 decks249 decks
70%synergy
Thought Monitor
76%inclusion189 decks249 decks
68%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
73%inclusion183 decks249 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion202 decks249 decks
68%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion184 decks247 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion201 decks249 decks
66%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
69%inclusion173 decks249 decks
61%synergy
Organic Extinction
67%inclusion166 decks249 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion174 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
66%inclusion165 decks249 decks
54%synergy
Thoughtcast
66%inclusion164 decks249 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
65%inclusion161 decks249 decks
54%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion143 decks249 decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion136 decks249 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
54%inclusion134 decks249 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion132 decks249 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion129 decks249 decks
27%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion125 decks249 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion55 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion52 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion124 decks249 decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
49%inclusion123 decks249 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
46%inclusion114 decks249 decks
44%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion109 decks249 decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
43%inclusion107 decks249 decks
37%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion106 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
34%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion99 decks249 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion93 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
37%inclusion93 decks249 decks
31%synergy
K-9, Mark I
37%inclusion91 decks249 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion90 decks249 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion85 decks249 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion83 decks248 decks
31%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
32%inclusion79 decks249 decks
30%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
31%inclusion78 decks249 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion77 decks249 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion71 decks249 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion71 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
28%inclusion70 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion70 decks248 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion69 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion62 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
25%inclusion62 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion61 decks249 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion58 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion56 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Fugitive Droid
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion54 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
22%inclusion54 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion53 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion51 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Memory Guardian
20%inclusion49 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion43 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion42 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion34 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion115 decks249 decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
46%inclusion114 decks249 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion98 decks249 decks
-15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion73 decks249 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion62 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion60 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
36%inclusion90 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion59 decks249 decks
17%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
-18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Tune Up
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
49%inclusion123 decks249 decks
44%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion119 decks249 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion104 decks249 decks
37%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion102 decks249 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
40%inclusion57 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
37%inclusion93 decks249 decks
33%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion92 decks247 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion88 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion88 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion71 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion64 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion61 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
22%inclusion55 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
22%inclusion55 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion54 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion51 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion43 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion40 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Scourglass
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.4%inclusion16 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Coin of Mastery
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion81 decks249 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion73 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
-18%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion160 decks249 decks
54%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion124 decks249 decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion123 decks249 decks
37%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
48%inclusion119 decks249 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion99 decks249 decks
31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion52 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion82 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion76 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion74 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion69 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
27%inclusion66 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion64 decks249 decks
-23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion59 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion229 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion201 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion121 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion114 decks249 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion75 decks249 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion73 decks249 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion71 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion58 decks249 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion55 decks249 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
22%inclusion54 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion31 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion30 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion242 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion240 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion227 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
77%inclusion191 decks249 decks
63%synergy
Glacial Fortress
69%inclusion171 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion140 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion135 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion131 decks249 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion107 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion104 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
39%inclusion96 decks249 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion95 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion81 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion75 decks249 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion73 decks249 decks
-17%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
24%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion68 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion65 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion63 decks249 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion56 decks249 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion54 decks249 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion50 decks249 decks
-16%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion50 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion48 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
-4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.4%inclusion21 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
-1%synergy