Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Midrange

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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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MTGStocks
Chrome Dome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wild Unraveling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kappa Cannoneer
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Seat of the Synod
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Den
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Thought Monitor
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Organic Extinction
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Dispatch
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Voyage Home
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Master of Etherium
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Research Thief
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
K-9, Mark I
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Silver Raven
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Swooping Lookout
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Reality Heist
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Fabricate
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Reshape
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand Moons Smithy
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Sculpting Steel
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Salvation Engine
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Repurposing Bay
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Twinning Staff
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Perilous Snare
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Efficient Construction
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Academy Ruins
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Inventors' Fair
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Treasure Vault
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Fomori Vault
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Island
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Glacial Fortress
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy