Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Affinity

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #113
21decks
Kyle Massa
Apr 30, 2026
The Over/Under - A Review of Aetherdrift Commanders
We're looking back at Kyle's predictions for Aetherdrift commanders last year. Did he pick the right Overs and Unders?
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Echocasting Symposium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancient Den
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Seat of the Synod
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Voyage Home
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Dispatch
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Unwinding Clock
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Master of Etherium
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Scrap Trawler
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Gingerbrute
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Steel Overseer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Research Thief
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Junk Diver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Memnite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Nesting Bot
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Frogmite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Katara's Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Organic Extinction
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Armageddon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cataclysm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Soulscour
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Salvation Engine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Welding Jar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Portable Hole
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Scourglass
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Disruptor Flute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Seriema
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Winter Orb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pithing Needle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Knight Paladin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Wings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Muraganda Raceway
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Locket
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Glimmervoid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Planar Nexus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy