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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Den
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Thought Monitor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Master of Etherium
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Gingerbrute
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Diversion Unit
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Swooping Lookout
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Memory Guardian
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Metalworker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Emissary Escort
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Aetherjacket
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Research Thief
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Gold Myr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Interface Ace
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Desynchronization
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Scour for Scrap
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Bounce Off
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Riot Control
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Interference
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Divert Disaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Desculpting Blast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Denial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Voyage Home
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Lunar Insight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tune Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Redress Fate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Perilous Snare
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Syphon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Rover Blades
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Essence Reliquary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Eye
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Scourglass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Passenger Ferry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Resourceful Defense
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Archway of Innovation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Academy Ruins
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Starting Column
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Solar Array
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Legends
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Relic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Command Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy