Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Historic

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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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Big Mother Mouser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Fugitive Droid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Ooze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Den
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Organic Extinction
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Steel Overseer
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
K-9, Mark I
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Gingerbrute
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Bot
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Myr Retriever
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Officious Interrogation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bounce Off
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
No More Lies
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
26%synergy
One with the Machine
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Salvation Engine
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Cloud Key
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Twinning Staff
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Welding Jar
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
19%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
-24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy