Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive 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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancient Den
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Foundry Inspector
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Thought Monitor
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Voyage Home
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Fabricate
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Sculpting Steel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Fugitive Droid
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Research Thief
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Metalworker
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Master of Etherium
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Diversion Unit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Steel Overseer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Master Transmuter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Nesting Bot
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rook Turret
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Silver Raven
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Silver Myr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Desynchronization
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Organic Extinction
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Manse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Unwinding Clock
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Cloud Key
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Repurposing Bay
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Twinning Staff
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Salvation Engine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Imposter Mech
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Snare
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Efficient Construction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Fomori Vault
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Coveted Jewel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Island
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Tundra
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Deserted Beach
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Meticulous Archive
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Gate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-35%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glimmervoid
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy