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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
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Den
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Voyage Home
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Unwinding Clock
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Master of Etherium
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Thought Monitor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Scrap Trawler
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
K-9, Mark I
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Gingerbrute
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Walking Ballista
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Steel Overseer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Junk Diver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Memnite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nesting Bot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Desynchronization
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Permission Denied
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cataclysm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Armageddon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Forge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Welding Jar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mirrorworks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Portable Hole
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Disruptor Flute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Archway of Innovation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Island
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Port Town
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Seachrome Coast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Power Depot
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Glimmervoid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Planar Nexus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
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