Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Commander Matters

Background image for Examining Aetherdrift, One Year Later
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Krang, Utrom Warlord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Dome
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Den
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Organic Extinction
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Thought Monitor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Dispatch
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Sculpting Steel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
K-9, Mark I
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Diversion Unit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nesting Bot
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Surge Conductor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Divert Disaster
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Wild Unraveling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reject Imperfection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Stock Up
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Split Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Morningtide's Light
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Salvation Engine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lux Artillery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
The Seriema
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Cryogen Relic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Possession Engine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Efficient Construction
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
All That Glitters
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Resourceful Defense
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Wingspan Stride
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Academy Ruins
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Calciform Pools
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Factory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Solar Array
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Command Bridge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy