Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Core Affinity

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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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Coin of Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Skateboard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fugitive Droid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Seat of the Synod
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Den
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Voyage Home
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Bronze Guardian
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Thought Monitor
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
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Dispatch
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Thoughtcast
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Gingerbrute
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Diversion Unit
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Nesting Bot
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Steel Overseer
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Swooping Lookout
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Memory Guardian
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Silver Raven
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Filigree Attendant
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Duplicant
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Chief Engineer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Reality Heist
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Access Denied
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Bounce Off
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Assert Authority
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Defabricate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Manse
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
March of Progress
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Tune Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Salvation Engine
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Twinning Staff
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Scourglass
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Infiltration Lens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Cage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Artificer Class
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Flood the Engine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Reef Roads
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Country Roads
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Starting Column
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Relic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Night Market
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy