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Josh Nelson
Feb 10, 2026
Josh Nelson
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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Mirrorform
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion324 decks395 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion314 decks395 decks
65%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
70%inclusion275 decks395 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion303 decks395 decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
68%inclusion268 decks395 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion300 decks395 decks
61%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
58%inclusion229 decks395 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion248 decks395 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion236 decks394 decks
51%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion232 decks395 decks
51%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion279 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion263 decks395 decks
45%synergy
Voyage Home
56%inclusion222 decks395 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
54%inclusion215 decks395 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
54%inclusion212 decks395 decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion209 decks395 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion206 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion205 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion204 decks395 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion204 decks395 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion220 decks395 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion211 decks395 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion193 decks395 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion188 decks395 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion180 decks395 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion142 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion130 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion113 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion111 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion74 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion197 decks395 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion175 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
44%inclusion174 decks395 decks
40%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion174 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
40%inclusion159 decks395 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion153 decks395 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
37%inclusion146 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
34%inclusion134 decks395 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion132 decks395 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion131 decks395 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion129 decks395 decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
31%inclusion124 decks395 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion124 decks395 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
30%inclusion120 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion119 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion111 decks395 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion110 decks395 decks
25%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
26%inclusion103 decks395 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion99 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion98 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
24%inclusion96 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion95 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion91 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion88 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Research Thief
22%inclusion87 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion85 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion85 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion82 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion79 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion78 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion75 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion75 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion74 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion72 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion72 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion67 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion66 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Diversion Unit
16%inclusion62 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion61 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion56 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion55 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion55 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
13%inclusion53 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
12%inclusion49 decks394 decks
10%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion46 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion173 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
35%inclusion139 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion124 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion122 decks395 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion110 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
26%inclusion103 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion86 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion79 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion78 decks395 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion73 decks395 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion48 decks395 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion47 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion44 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion35 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion30 decks395 decks
-8%synergy
Access Denied
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
51%inclusion201 decks395 decks
42%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion196 decks395 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion68 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion66 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion56 decks395 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion44 decks395 decks
-7%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion38 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Reshape
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion197 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion178 decks395 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion171 decks395 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion153 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Cloud Key
37%inclusion145 decks395 decks
32%synergy
Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion138 decks395 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
34%inclusion134 decks395 decks
29%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
32%inclusion128 decks395 decks
30%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion54 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion102 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion98 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion94 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion90 decks394 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion82 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
17%inclusion69 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion63 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion63 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion63 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
16%inclusion62 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion59 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion57 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion52 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion50 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion42 decks394 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion38 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion38 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
8.9%inclusion35 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
-1%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.8%inclusion27 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Welding Jar
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion187 decks395 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion132 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion89 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion76 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion70 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion70 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
-16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
5.8%inclusion23 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion54 decks206 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
22%inclusion86 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.4%inclusion23 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
59%inclusion234 decks395 decks
48%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion232 decks395 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion217 decks395 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion196 decks395 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion194 decks395 decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
44%inclusion82 decks186 decks
39%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion170 decks395 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion140 decks395 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion123 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion120 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion113 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
27%inclusion105 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion91 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion75 decks395 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion65 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion60 decks395 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion43 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.3%inclusion29 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.2%inclusion19 decks306 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion381 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion333 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion184 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion148 decks395 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion141 decks395 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion125 decks395 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion114 decks395 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion106 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion101 decks395 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion101 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion96 decks395 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion91 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion83 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion77 decks395 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion72 decks395 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion55 decks395 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion42 decks395 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion36 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.8%inclusion31 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
6.1%inclusion24 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion22 decks395 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion381 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion374 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion337 decks395 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68%inclusion269 decks395 decks
21%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion238 decks395 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion235 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion208 decks395 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion197 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion193 decks395 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion171 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion160 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion159 decks395 decks
-26%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion117 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion105 decks395 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion99 decks395 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion99 decks395 decks
17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion96 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion94 decks395 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion84 decks395 decks
-26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion83 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion79 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion78 decks395 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion73 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion71 decks395 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion69 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion64 decks395 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion62 decks395 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion54 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion50 decks395 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion48 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion44 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion40 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.4%inclusion37 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion36 decks395 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.1%inclusion32 decks395 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion28 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.3%inclusion25 decks395 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion21 decks395 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
-9%synergy
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