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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Aerial Doombot
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Cosmic Cube
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion218 decks250 decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
78%inclusion193 decks249 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Den
84%inclusion211 decks250 decks
70%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
74%inclusion186 decks250 decks
69%synergy
Foundry Inspector
82%inclusion204 decks250 decks
68%synergy
Thought Monitor
76%inclusion189 decks250 decks
68%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
75%inclusion185 decks248 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
80%inclusion201 decks250 decks
66%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
69%inclusion173 decks250 decks
61%synergy
Organic Extinction
67%inclusion168 decks250 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion175 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
66%inclusion165 decks250 decks
53%synergy
Thoughtcast
66%inclusion165 decks250 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion161 decks250 decks
54%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion142 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion137 decks250 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion133 decks250 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion132 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion129 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion126 decks250 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion125 decks250 decks
41%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion125 decks250 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion125 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Gingerbrute
46%inclusion114 decks250 decks
43%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion109 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
43%inclusion107 decks250 decks
37%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion106 decks249 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion106 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion98 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion96 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
37%inclusion92 decks250 decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
36%inclusion91 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion91 decks250 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion84 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion83 decks249 decks
31%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
29%inclusion71 decks248 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion71 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion69 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion64 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion62 decks249 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
24%inclusion61 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion57 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Fugitive Droid
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion52 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Memory Guardian
20%inclusion50 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion114 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Desynchronization
45%inclusion113 decks250 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion99 decks250 decks
-14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion75 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion60 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Erode
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion60 decks250 decks
18%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
-18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Tune Up
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion119 decks250 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion105 decks250 decks
37%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
40%inclusion57 decks142 decks
36%synergy
Cloud Key
38%inclusion96 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Salvation Engine
36%inclusion90 decks248 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion88 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion64 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion62 decks249 decks
22%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
23%inclusion58 decks249 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion56 decks249 decks
21%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Coin of Mastery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion82 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion35 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
-18%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion34 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion161 decks250 decks
54%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion122 decks250 decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion121 decks250 decks
36%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
43%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion98 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion83 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion75 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion64 decks250 decks
-23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion230 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion200 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion121 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion115 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion243 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion241 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion227 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion191 decks250 decks
62%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion171 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion140 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion135 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion131 decks250 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion109 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion105 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
39%inclusion97 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion95 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion75 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
-18%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
28%inclusion69 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion65 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
-15%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy