Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Clones

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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Voyager Quickwelder
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Voyage Home
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Foundry Inspector
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Master of Etherium
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Organic Extinction
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Thoughtcast
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Diversion Unit
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Shimmer Myr
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Silver Myr
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Research Thief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Fugitive Droid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Memory Guardian
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Digsite Engineer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Gingerbrute
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Silver Raven
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Whirler Rogue
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Arcade Gannon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Assembly
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swooping Lookout
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aetherjacket
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Securitron Squadron
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Oaken Siren
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Attendant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-31%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Disruption Protocol
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Interference
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Grounded for Life
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Assert Authority
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bovine Intervention
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Depose // Deploy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bounce Off
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Crush Contraband
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
One with the Machine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Manse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Tune Up
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Servo Exhibition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Redress Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Salvation Engine
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Perilous Snare
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Possession Engine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cryogen Relic
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Hulldrifter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Aether Syphon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mirrorworks
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Valor's Flagship
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Skateboard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Alacrian Armory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Feldon's Cane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Retro-Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Honest Work
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Den
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Reef Roads
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Column
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Firdoch Core
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Solar Array
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
North Pole Gates
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Scene of the Crime
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Meandering River
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Study
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flood Plain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-31%synergy
Capital City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy