Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #119
75decks
Background image for Examining Aetherdrift, One Year Later
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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10%synergy
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7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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6%synergy
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83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
60%synergy
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72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
58%synergy
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63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
57%synergy
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61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
53%synergy
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61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
51%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Unwinding Clock
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Fabricate
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Forge
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Voyage Home
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
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Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
11%synergy
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Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Steel Overseer
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Thought Monitor
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
K-9, Mark I
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
The Reality Chip
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Master Transmuter
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Myr Retriever
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Desynchronization
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
34%synergy
March of Progress
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Season of Weaving
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Reshape
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Repurposing Bay
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Salvation Engine
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Forge
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Lotus
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Clock of Omens
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Snare
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Scourglass
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
The Ooze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-27%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion61 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Razortide Bridge
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
-23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-24%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy