Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Clones

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Josh Nelson
Feb 10, 2026
Examining Aetherdrift, One Year Later
Oh, Aetherdrift. How do we begin to talk about you, even a full year after you've come out? As it turns out, not terribly well.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fugitive Droid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Voyage Home
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Master of Etherium
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Thought Monitor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Diversion Unit
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Thoughtcast
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Bronze Guardian
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Nesting Bot
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Research Thief
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Shimmer Myr
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Silver Myr
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Memory Guardian
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Digsite Engineer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arcade Gannon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Assembly
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aetherjacket
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Securitron Squadron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Marketback Walker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Myr Enforcer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Interference
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Assert Authority
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Bovine Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Test
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Unwanted Remake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Depose // Deploy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Masterful Replication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bounce Off
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crush Contraband
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
One with the Machine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tune Up
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
March of Progress
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Servo Exhibition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aether Gale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Perilous Snare
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Repurposing Bay
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Salvation Engine
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Bident of Thassa
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Manifold Key
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Hulldrifter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Possession Engine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Aether Syphon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Pinions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Golem Foundry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Feldon's Cane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Valor's Flagship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Welding Jar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brainstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Efficient Construction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Den
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reef Roads
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Column
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Firdoch Core
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Relic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Solar Array
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Meandering River
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Study
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flood Plain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Capital City
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy