Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive 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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MTGStocks
Donatello, Gadget Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Den
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Urza's Saga
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Voyage Home
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Metalworker
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Master Transmuter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Nesting Bot
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Gold Myr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Scour for Scrap
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Masterful Replication
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Redress Fate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Stolen Identity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Clone Legion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tune Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Unwinding Clock
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Forge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Manifold Key
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Perilous Snare
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Prototype Portal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Possession Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Archway of Innovation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Multiversal Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Factory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Glimmervoid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy