Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Control

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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Castle Doom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Iron Man, Modern Marvel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Erode
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Den
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Sculpting Steel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Gingerbrute
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Nesting Bot
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Diversion Unit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Swooping Lookout
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Memory Guardian
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Metalworker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Emissary Escort
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Aetherjacket
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Desynchronization
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bounce Off
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Render Silent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Riot Control
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Interference
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Desculpting Blast
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Denial
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Voyage Home
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Organic Extinction
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Lunar Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tune Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Armageddon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
March of Progress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Recommission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Redress Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Salvation Engine
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Perilous Snare
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Aether Syphon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Rover Blades
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Twinning Staff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Essence Reliquary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Eye
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scourglass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hulldrifter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Passenger Ferry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unstoppable Plan
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Resourceful Defense
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Country Roads
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Starting Column
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Solar Array
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Legends
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Skybridge Towers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Command Bridge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy