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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorform
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Organic Extinction
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Desynchronization
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Thought Monitor
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
K-9, Mark I
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Research Thief
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Nesting Bot
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Access Denied
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Fabricate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
27%synergy
One with the Machine
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tune Up
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Salvation Engine
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Twinning Staff
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Forge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Snare
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Buster Sword
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rover Blades
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Alacrian Armory
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-24%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-24%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy