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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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Fugitive Droid
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
4%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
3%synergy
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Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion329 decks401 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion317 decks401 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion310 decks401 decks
64%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion278 decks401 decks
63%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
70%inclusion279 decks401 decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion309 decks401 decks
62%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
59%inclusion236 decks401 decks
54%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion254 decks401 decks
53%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion239 decks400 decks
51%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion236 decks401 decks
51%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion283 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion271 decks401 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
56%inclusion223 decks401 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
54%inclusion215 decks401 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion213 decks401 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion209 decks401 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion209 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion209 decks401 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion207 decks401 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion207 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion228 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion213 decks401 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion197 decks401 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion192 decks401 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion191 decks401 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion148 decks401 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion137 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion114 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion113 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion75 decks401 decks
10%synergy
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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion200 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
44%inclusion178 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion178 decks401 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion175 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion163 decks401 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion157 decks401 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
37%inclusion148 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion139 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
34%inclusion135 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion135 decks401 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion133 decks401 decks
29%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion131 decks401 decks
31%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion130 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion125 decks401 decks
19%synergy
K-9, Mark I
31%inclusion124 decks401 decks
29%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion116 decks401 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion108 decks401 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion108 decks401 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion102 decks401 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion100 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion99 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion95 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion94 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
23%inclusion91 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion90 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion87 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion85 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion80 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion80 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion77 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion77 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion77 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion76 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion75 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion75 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion74 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion66 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Diversion Unit
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion60 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion59 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion57 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion56 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
13%inclusion54 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
12%inclusion47 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
10%synergy
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Counterspell
45%inclusion182 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Desynchronization
34%inclusion138 decks401 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion125 decks401 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion124 decks401 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion118 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion107 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion88 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion79 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion77 decks401 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion74 decks401 decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion60 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion44 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
9.2%inclusion37 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
7.7%inclusion31 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion31 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion31 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion202 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion199 decks401 decks
41%synergy
March of Progress
18%inclusion71 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion70 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion56 decks401 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
-7%synergy
One with the Machine
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.2%inclusion33 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion30 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
51%inclusion203 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion186 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion172 decks401 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion158 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
37%inclusion149 decks401 decks
32%synergy
Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion142 decks401 decks
32%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
34%inclusion137 decks401 decks
29%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion131 decks401 decks
31%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
28%inclusion55 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion103 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion100 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Salvation Engine
24%inclusion95 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion91 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion80 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion69 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion66 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion65 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion64 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion61 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion61 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion58 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion56 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion53 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion51 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion44 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion43 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.7%inclusion27 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion27 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Welding Jar
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion194 decks401 decks
38%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion135 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion93 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion76 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion71 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
-16%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion86 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.6%inclusion21 decks316 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion242 decks401 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion237 decks401 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion223 decks401 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion204 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion196 decks401 decks
41%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
44%inclusion88 decks198 decks
39%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
42%inclusion170 decks401 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion144 decks401 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion124 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion120 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion113 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
26%inclusion106 decks401 decks
24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
22%inclusion89 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion74 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion64 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion58 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.7%inclusion31 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion18 decks313 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion388 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion338 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion187 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion153 decks401 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion143 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion131 decks401 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion117 decks401 decks
25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion108 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion102 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion101 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion101 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion93 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion88 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion79 decks401 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion72 decks401 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion54 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.2%inclusion37 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Starting Column
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion387 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion380 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion343 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion279 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion240 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
59%inclusion238 decks401 decks
45%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion212 decks401 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
51%inclusion203 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion197 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion173 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion163 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion161 decks401 decks
-26%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion121 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion106 decks401 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion103 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion101 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion97 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion95 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion87 decks401 decks
-25%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion84 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion79 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion79 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion73 decks401 decks
-19%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion73 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion71 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion65 decks401 decks
-22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion54 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion50 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion50 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion33 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion27 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
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